Both Uses of
upstart
in
Dune
- Paul thought then of prescient glimpses into the possibilities of this moment — and one time-line where Thufir carried a poisoned needle which the Emperor commanded he use against "this upstart Duke."†
Book 3
- Kill this upstart for me, the Emperor was saying.†
Book 3 *
Definition:
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(upstart) someone who recently acquired power (or acts as though they did), and disrespects others