upstand

upstand
I. \\| ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English upstanden, from up- + standen to stand — more at stand
: to stand up on one's feet : rise to a standing position
II. noun
Britain : one that stands up; especially : an upright structural part

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