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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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‡UPPABRAK, n. Also upabrak, uppbrak (Jak.). Wearying, ennui (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.), in phrs. to tak a uppabrak, tink uppabrak, to be anxious or uneasy (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1973).Sh. 1972 New Shetlander No. 102. 9:
Whaar haes du been raikin dis time o night? I wis beginnin ta tink upabrak aboot dee.