Where does “upstart” come from?
Upstart derives from Middle English upstarten, meaning to rise up or start suddenly.
upstart (English): One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or...
Definitions
- One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or...
Ancestry of “upstart”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | upstarten | — |