UNDERSTRAPPER
Un"der*strap`per, n.
Defn: A petty fellow; an inferior agent; an underling. This was going to the fountain head at once, not applying to the understrappers. Goldsmith.
UNDERSTRAPPING
Un"der*strap`ping, a.
Defn: Becoming an understrapper; subservient. [R.] Sterne.
UNDERSTRATUM
Un"der*stra`tum, n.; pl. L. Understrata (, E. Understratums (.
Defn: The layer, or stratum, of earth on which the mold, or soil, rests; subsoil.
UNDERSTROKE
Un`der*stroke", v. t.
Defn: To underline or underscore. Swift.
UNDERSTUDY
Un"der*stud`y, v. t. & i. (Theater)
Defn: To study, as another actor's part, in order to be his substitute in an emergency; to study another actor's part.