† ˈupwarkSc.Obs. [up adv.2 12 a + wark work n.] Cessation of work. 15..Aberdeen Reg. XXI. (Jam.), Upwark, quhen the fysching wes done.1570Rec. Inverness (New Spalding Club) I. 197 [He] alse protestis for ane sufficient oxe of sex yeiris auld at vpwark.