Defn: The time between; the time between sunrise and noon; specifically, the third hour of the day, or nine o'clock in the morning, according to ancient reckoning; hence, mealtime, because formerly the principal meal was eaten at that hour; also, later, the afternoon; the time between dinner and supper. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.] Betwixt undern and noon was the field all won. R. of Brunne. In a bed of worts still he lay Till it was past undern of the day. Chaucer.
UNDERNEATH
Un`der*neath", adv. Etym: [OE. undirnepe. See Under, and Beneath.]
Defn: Beneath; below; in a lower place; under; as, a channel underneath the soil. Or sullen mole, that runneth underneath. Milton.
UNDERNEATH
Un`der*neath", prep.
Defn: Under; beneath; below.
Underneath this stone lie As much beauty as could die. B. Jonson.
UNDERNICENESS
Un`der*nice"ness, n.
Defn: A want of niceness; indelicacy; impropriety.
UNDERNIME
Un`der*nime", v. t. [imp. Undernom.] Etym: [OE. undernimen. See
Under, and Nim.]
1. To receive; to perceive. [Obs.] He the savor undernom Which that the roses and the lilies cast. Chaucer.
2. To reprove; to reprehend. [Obs.] Piers Plowman.