Uplong

prep

prep ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Preposition
  1. 1
    Along in an upward direction. UK, dialectal

    "Uplong the slipp'ry Masts the Yards ascend, / And stretch'd abroad the Canvass wings extend."

  2. 2
    Located in a direction considered up, such as toward a central place or up the road. UK, dialectal

    "Well, I did belong to keep a piece of soap, but six weeks back the woman uplong the next farm, 'er sent down and borrowed it."

Synonyms

All synonyms
skywardupuphillupstairsuptownupward

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"Uplong the slipp'ry Masts the Yards ascend, / And stretch'd abroad the Canvass wings extend."

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