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underling

noun
/ˈʌndɚlɪŋ/US

Etymology

From Middle English underling, from Old English underling. By surface analysis, under + -ling.

  1. inherited from underling
  2. inherited from underling

Definitions

  1. A subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority.

    • The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, / But in ourselves, that we are underlings.
    • "I love not that underlings should perceive my wisdom."

  2. A low, wretched person.

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