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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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UPDRAW, v. Sh. usages:

1. To select and draw out a sheep from a flock.Sh. 1897 Shetland News (24 July):
An' he [sheep-dog] could faa i' my haands, ane ta nickie o' a hug iver he sood updraw agen!

2. To overtake, catch up with (Sh. 1973).Sh. 1898 Shetland News (10 Sept.):
Hit 'll tak' me a' mi time to updraw da boys.

†3. To understand (a person or fact) (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)).Sh. 1898 Shetland News (25 June):
I dinna tink he updrew what William wis Meanin'.