upwell

[ uhp-wel ]

verb (used without object)

1. to well up, as water from a spring.

Word History and Origins

Origin of upwell¹

First recorded in 1880–85; up- + well ²

Example Sentences

There were so many dogs in Upwell, dogs like Snip and Snap who delighted in chasing cats.

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The Aunt could throw no light on this sudden appearance of Miss Upwell.

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To Lady Upwell this world was a theatre, and the name of the piece was Society.

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But the tea, when poured, brought with it no clue to the cause of Miss Upwell's visit.

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Miss Upwell had her own share of inquisitiveness, and a little of someone else's.

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