English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

Dictionary

Underbuy (v. t.)

To buy at less than the real value or worth; to buy cheaper than.

Undercast (v. t.)

To cast under or beneath.

Underchamberlain (n.)

A deputy chamberlain of the exchequer.

Underchanter (n.)

Same as Subchanter.

Underchaps (n. pl.)

The lower chaps or jaw.

Undercharge (v. t.)

To charge below or under; to charge less than is usual or suitable fro; as, to undercharge goods or services.

Undercharge (v. t.)

To put too small a charge into; as, to undercharge a gun.

Undercharge (n.)

A charge that is less than is usual or suitable.

Underclay (n.)

A stratum of clay lying beneath a coal bed, often containing the roots of coal plants, especially the Stigmaria.

Undercliff (n.)

A subordinate cliff on a shore, consisting of material that has fallen from the higher cliff above.

Underclothes (n. pl.)

Clothes worn under others, especially those worn next the skin for warmth.

Underclothing (n.)

Same as Underclothes.

Undercoat (n.)

A coat worn under another; a light coat, as distinguished from an overcoat, or a greatcoat.

Undercoat (n.)

A growth of short hair or fur partially concealed by a longer growth; as, a dog's undercoat.

Underconduct (n.)

A lower conduit; a subterranean conduit.

Underconsumption (n.)

Consumption of less than is produced; consumption of less than the usual amount.

Undercraft (n.)

A sly trick or device; as, an undercraft of authors.

Undercreep (v. i.)

To creep secretly or privily.

Undercrest (v. t.)

To support as a crest; to bear.

Undercroft (n.)

A subterranean room of any kind; esp., one under a church (see Crypt), or one used as a chapel or for any sacred purpose.