pa. pple. (UP- 5 + met METE v. Cf. UPHEAPED pa. pple.)
1828. Carr, Craven Gloss., Up-met, filled above the measure…. Hence, the expression ‘up-met and down throsten,’ excellent measure. Also, ‘he’s a rogue, up-met and down throsten;’ i.e. a complete villain.
