n. The traits acquired during one's childhood training
n. The raising or training of a child.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The process of bringing up, nourishing, or maintaining; training; education.
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n. properties acquired during a person's formative years
n. helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
Word Usage
"Not much of a cook, but I love reading your recipes as they sound so delicious and your upbringing is the makings for a good read. (hint, hint, a book in your future?)"