upwell

[ uhp-wel ]

verb (used without object)
  1. to well up, as water from a spring.

Origin of upwell

1
First recorded in 1880–85; up- + well2

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How to use upwell in a sentence

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

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

    A Likely Story | William De Morgan
  • To Lady upwell this world was a theatre, and the name of the piece was Society.

    A Likely Story | William De Morgan
  • But the tea, when poured, brought with it no clue to the cause of Miss upwell's visit.

    A Likely Story | William De Morgan
  • Miss upwell had her own share of inquisitiveness, and a little of someone else's.

    A Likely Story | William De Morgan