upgrowth
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The work had gone with rapidity, yet with sureness, as in those early years of Christianity, which saw so rich and marvellous an upgrowth from the old soil of humanity.
From The Case of Richard Meynell by Mrs. Humphry Ward
It shows us primitive or primeval man, the dawn of civilization, the daybreak of religion, the upgrowth of national life.
From Moon Lore by Timothy Harley
The vigour of English life showed itself in the wide extension of commerce, in the progress of the towns, and the upgrowth of a free yeomanry.
From History of the English People, Volume II The Charter, 1216-1307; The Parliament, 1307-1400 by John Richard Green
There was a sudden upgrowth of virulent pamphlets of the old Martin Marprelate type.
From History of the English People, Volume V Puritan England, 1603-1660 by John Richard Green
Her sons were goodly and delightsome to her in their upgrowth, but they are well-nigh men.
From The Dove in the Eagle's Nest by Charlotte Mary Yonge
