Bible Dictionaries
Upstart

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

(n.) One who has risen suddenly, as from low life to wealth, power, or honor; a parvenu.

(2):

(n.) The meadow saffron.

(3):

(a.) Suddenly raised to prominence or consequence.

(4):

(v. i.) To start or spring up suddenly.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Upstart'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​u/upstart.html. 1828.