2. A twig or branchlet. [Obs.] Spenser.

Un"der*bred` (?), a. Not thoroughly bred; ill-bred; as, an underbred

fellow. Goldsmith.

Un"der*brush` (?), n. Shrubs, small trees, and the like, in a wood or

forest, growing beneath large trees; undergrowth.

Un"der*build`er (?), n. A subordinate or assistant builder.

An underbuilder in the house of God.

Jer. Taylor.

Un"der*build`ing, n. Same as Substruction.

Un`der*buy" (?), v. t. To buy at less than the real value or worth; to

buy cheaper than. [R.] J. Fletcher.

Un`der*cast" (?), v. t. To cast under or beneath.

Un`der*cham"ber*lain (?), n. A deputy chamberlain of the exchequer.

Un`der*chant"er (?), n. Same as Subchanter.

Un"der*chaps` (?), n. pl. The lower chaps or jaw. Paley.

Un`der*charge" (?), v. t. 1. To charge below or under; to charge less

than is usual or suitable fro; as, to undercharge goods or services.

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