upalong

[ uhp-uh-lawng, -long ]

adjective

, Newfoundland.

1. of or on the Canadian mainland, exclusive of Labrador.

Word History and Origins

Origin of upalong¹

1545–55; compare British dial. (SW England) upalong along in a particular direction, in the larger community; up, along

Example Sentences

"Upalong in that direction—" he nodded northwards.

From Project Gutenberg

As you knaw, Zur, us 'ad to get up and gaw off 'bout three in th' morn'n, and us got upalong Lunnon 'bout tain.

From Project Gutenberg