Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • To solve; explain.

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  • verb transitive To solve; explain.

Etymologies

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From up- +‎ solve.

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Examples

  • They were both broiled on the coals; and a man may smell broiled meat, I hope! you are a scholar, upsolve me that now.

    Every Man in His Humor Ben Jonson 1605

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