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uptorn — /up tawrn , tohrn /, v. pp. of uptear … Useful english dictionary
uptear — /up tair /, v.t., uptore, uptorn, uptearing. to wrench or tear out by or as if by the roots or foundations; destroy. [1585 95; UP + TEAR2] * * * … Universalium