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† upˈbearer Obs.
[up- 8. Cf. prec.]
A supporter, sustainer.
1386Rolls of Parlt. III. 225/1 Nichol Brembre, wyth his upberers. c1400tr. Secreta Secret., Gov. Lordsh. 101 Þe wyt of a kynge ys helpyd by his vpberers. c1440Promp. Parv. 512/2 Vpberere, supportator. 1513Douglas æneid vi. xiii. 89 The wpberar of the hevin, Atlas. 1624Bp. R. Montagu New Gagg 306 Vasquez himself.., that great Upbearer of Roman Idolatry. |