2. (Bot.)

Defn: The meadow saffron. Dr. Prior.

UPSTART
Up"start`, a.

Defn: Suddenly raised to prominence or consequence. "A race of upstart creatures." Milton.

UPSTAY
Up*stay", v. t.

Defn: To sustain; to support. [Obs.] "His massy spear upstayed."
Milton.

UPSTERTE
Up*stert"e, obs.

Defn: imp. & p. p. of Upstart.

UPSTIR
Up"stir`, n.

Defn: Insurrection; commotion; disturbance. [Obs.] Sir J. Cheke.