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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Updres, v. [ME and e.m.E. vpdresse (a1400); Dres v.] a. Of a flag: To set up, raise. b. Of a person: To raise up. Only fig. —a. ?1438 Alex. ii 7021.
I pray thé That my standart vpdressit be, The banare waiffand to the wynd —b. a1450 Fifteen Ois 229.
That thou me, dowkit in syn, vp dres And hid me in thi woundis fresche
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