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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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Chuff :: Chuff (a.) Stupid; churlish.

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Stead :: Stead (v. t.) To help; to support; to benefit; to assist.

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Upon :: Upon (prep.) On; -- used in all the senses of that word, with which it is interchangeable..

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Nuzzle :: Nuzzle (v. t.) To noursle or nurse; to foster; to bring up.