Defn: That which is deposited beneath something else.
SUBDERISORIOUS
Sub`der*i*so"ri*ous, a. Etym: [Pref. sub- + L. derisorius. See
Derisory.]
Defn: Ridiculing with moderation. [R.] Dr. H. More.
SUBDERIVATIVE
Sub`de*riv"a*tive, n.
Defn: A word derived from a derivative, and not directly from the root; as, "friendliness" is a subderivative, being derived from "friendly", which is in turn a derivative from "friend."
SUBDIACONATE
Sub`di*ac"o*nate, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to a subdeacon, or to the office or rank of a subdeacon.
SUBDIACONATE
Sub`di*ac"o*nate, n.
Defn: The office or rank of a subdeacon.
SUBDIAL
Sub*di"al, a. Etym: [L. subdialis in the open air.]