uppertendom

noun

uppertendom

noun

Etymology From upper ten + -dom.

1

The very highest social class; the upper ten.

But what would be the sentiment of uppertendom, when it should be rumored that the beautiful young creature, of the proud Clarence Delwood's choice, had stooped so low, as to maintain herself by her own hands?1859, Ferna Vale, Natalie; or, A Gem Among the Sea-Weeds:

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