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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Upgait, adj. [Gate n.1] Situated at a more northerly point or place on a road. Cf. Up adv. 4 c. — 1604 Ayr B. Rec. in Murray Early B. Organ. II 256 n.
[There were] the upgait port nearest Prestwick [and] the port nearest the toun of Air
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