To Undermine. In a figurative sense, to injure by clandestine means. The discipline of the army may be undermined by secret practices and cabals; the want of a fit capacity at the head of the war office, will operate like the want of brains in the human head; and the most enterprizing officer may be undermined by the insinuations of a cowardly parasite and reporter.
UNDERMINER. A sapper, one who digs a mine.
Under-officer. An inferior officer; one in a subordinate situation.
UNDISCIPLINED. Not yet trained to regularity or order; not perfect in exercise or manœuvres.
To UNFIX. In a military sense, to take off, as Unfix Bayonet, on which the soldier disengages the bayonet from his piece, and returns it to the scabbard. The word return, as we have already observed, is sometimes used instead of unfix.—But it is improperly used, although it more immediately corresponds with the French term Remettre.
UNFORTIFIED. Not strengthened or secured by any walls, bulwarks, or fortifications.
UNFURLED. A standard or colors, when expanded and displayed, is said to be unfurled.
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(Malhonnête, Grossier, Fr.) Not like a gentleman or officer. Conduct unbecoming the character of either is so called. This clause which will be always found to depend on the state of morals and manners, affords a vast latitude to a military court, which, after all, is not more free from prejudice or influence than any other tribunal, though they are both jurors and judges. Officers convicted thereof are to be discharged from the service. See [Articles of War].
UNHARNESSED. Disarmed; divested of armor or weapons of offence.