2. A clandestine scheme; a trick. Addison.

Un`der*poise" (?), v. t. To weigh, estimate, or rate below desert; to

undervalue. [R.] Marston.

Un"der*pos*sess`or (?), n. One who possesses or holds anything subject

to the superior of another. Jer. Taylor.

Un`der*praise" (?), v. t. To praise below desert.

Un`der*prize" (?), v. t. To undervalue; to underestimate. Shak.

Un`der*pro*duc"tion (?), n. (Polit. Econ.) The production of less than

is demanded or of less than the usual supply. F. A. Walker.

Un"der*proof` (?), a. Containing less alcohol than proof spirit. See

Proof spirit, under Spirit.

Un`der*prop" (?), v. t. To prop from beneath; to put a prop under; to

support; to uphold.

Underprop the head that bears the crown.

Fenton.

Un`der*pro*por"tioned (?), a. Of inadequate or inferior proportions;

small; poor.

Scanty and underproportioned returns of civility.

Collier.

Un"der*prop`per (?), n. One who, or that which, underprops or supports.

Un`der*pull" (?), v. i. To exert one's influence secretly. [Obs.] Ld.

North.

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