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up⋅stand⋅ing

[uhp-stan-ding]
–adjective
1. upright; honorable; straightforward.
2. of a fine, vigorous type.
3. erect; erect and tall.

Origin:
bef. 1000; ME; OE upstandende; see up-, stand, -ing 2


up⋅stand⋅ing⋅ness, noun
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up·stand·ing   (ŭp-stān'dĭng, ŭp'stān'-)   
adj.  
  1. Standing erect or upright.

  2. Morally upright; honest.

up·stand'ing·ness n.
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