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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Upthrow, -throu, Wpthrow, adv. and prep. [Up adv., Thro(u)ch prep. and Thro(u)ch(e adv.] Upwards through (a place, etc.). Chiefly in contrast to Doun-throw adv. and prep. —adv. 1481 Peebles B. Rec. I 189 (see Doun-throw adv. and prep.).
Vpthrow —prep. 1570 Sempill in Sat. P. xii 71.
Hirdmen sall hunt ȝow vpthrow Garranis gyll Castand thair patlis, and lat the pleuch stand still — 1655 Dumfries Kirk S. 8 March.
His words in his cursing were these, God nor ane hot coutter be wpthrow & dounthrow Jonet Newall his nichboure 1662 Peebles B. Rec. II 51 (see Doun-throw adv. and prep.). — 1464 Charter (Reg. H.) C.O. No. 59 (see Doun-throw adv. and prep.).
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