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upper
1. Geology archaeol denoting the late part or division of a period, system, formation, etc.
2. Maths (of a limit or bound) greater than or equal to one or more numbers or variables
3. Informal any tooth of the upper jaw
4. Slang any of various drugs having a stimulant or euphoric effect

upper [′əp·ər]
(geology)
Pertaining to rocks or strata that normally overlie those of earlier formations of the same subdivision of rocks.


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Their flash tailoring, their fine dining and selfindulgent ways will appeal to fans of the upper crust Tories - but will doubtless give everyone else cause to ensure that whatever they do at the next general election, they don't vote Tory.
Byline: Steve Bradley PIE lovers are heading to a legendary Midland venue to choose their favourite dish from those devised by four contestants whose recipes were judged to be the upper crust.
PEOPLE blame Parliament for all that is bad, but it is society's upper crust that exerts control over the Civil Service and big business.
 
 
 
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