Un`der*went" (?), imp. of Undergo.
Un"der*wing` (?), n. 1. (Zoöl.) One of the posterior wings of an
insect.
2. (Zoöl.) Any one of numerous species of noctuid moths belonging to
Catocala and allied genera, in which the hind wings are banded with red
and black or other conspicuous colors. Many of the species are called
red underwing.
Un"der*wit`ted (?), a. Weak in intellect; half-witted; silly. [R.] Bp.
Kennet.
Un"der*wood` (?), n. Small trees and bushes that grow among large
trees; coppice; underbrush; — formerly used in the plural.
Shrubs and underwoods look well enough while they grow within the shade
of oaks and cedars.
Addison.
Un`der*work" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Underworked (?) or Underwrought
(&?;); p. pr. & vb. n. Underworking.] 1. To injure by working secretly;
to destroy or overthrow by clandestine measure; to undermine.
But thou from loving England art so far, That thou hast underwrought
his lawful king.
Shak.