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.