† uprightsadv.
Obsolete.
1. In an upright position; perpendicularly.
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the world > space > relative position > vertical position > [adverb] > uprightly
upwardc1290
uprightsa1375
bolt uprightc1405
rect1557
uprightly1601
bolt up1638
erectly1646
up1669
the world > space > relative position > posture > upright or erect posture > [adverb]
uprightsa1375
branta1400
straight up1535
upon straightc1540
uprightly1601
erectly1646
streck up1790
aprick1856
a1375 (c1350) William of Palerne (1867) l. 1789 Þei [sc. two white bears] went on alle four..& whan þei wery were þei went vp-riȝttes.
1390 J. Gower Confessio Amantis I. 140 Than scholde he stonde ayein uprihtes.
c1400 Mandeville's Trav. (Roxb.) xxxi. 143 Þai..gase on fete nere~hand vprightes.
a1425 Edward, Duke of York Master of Game (Digby) xii Men shull take suche an Hounde and holde hym faste and vpreghtes [v.r. fast vpryȝtes].
2. Upon one's back and with the face upwards.
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the world > space > relative position > posture > action or fact of lying down or reclining > [adverb] > supine or face up
uprightsc1420
supinely1604
c1420 J. Lydgate Siege Thebes 3911 Many on lay slayen at the gate, Gapyng vprightys.
c1420 J. Lydgate Siege Thebes 4481 Thorgh-girt with many wounde..[they lay] stark vpriȝtes.
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