Etymology

upturn

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Today it means: An upward turn or trend, especially in business activity or profit. Full definition →

Middle English upturnen
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromupturnen
  2. English todayupturn

From Middle English upturnen, equivalent to up- + turn.

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