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Definition of up

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Up (adv.) In a higher place or position, literally or figuratively; in the state of having arisen; in an upright, or nearly upright, position; standing; mounted on a horse; in a condition of elevation, prominence, advance, proficiency, excitement, insurrection, or the like; -- used with verbs of rest, situation, condition, and the like; as, to be up on a hill; the lid of the box was up; prices are up..

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Upwreath :: Upwreath (v. i.) To rise with a curling motion; to curl upward, as smoke..

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Doupe :: Doupe (n.) The carrion crow.

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