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upˈcasting, vbl. n. [up- 7.] The action or result of casting or throwing up, in various senses.
[1250–68Cockersand Chartul. (Chetham Soc.) 899 Aliud latus prædictæ terræ jacet ad Houpcastinges terræ meæ.] c1450Mirk's Festial 172 But when he schuld dye, he myȝt not receue hit [sc. the sacrament] for vpcasting. 1808Jamieson, Upcasting, the rising of clouds above the horizon, especially as threatening rain. 1819W. Tennant Papistry Storm'd (1827) 185 A black up-castin' [of clouds], with ane rim o' darkness. 1882Proc. Berw. Nat. Club X. i. 11 Bare..rounded hills, with..yellow up-castings of soil indicating the retreats of rabbits. |