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(), 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. 2. To expend too little work upon; as, to underwork a painting. Dryden. 3. To do like work at a less price than; as, one mason may underwork another. Un°derwork" v. i. 1. To work or operate in secret or clandestinely. B. Jonson. 2. To do less work than is proper or suitable. 3. To do work for a less price than current rates. Un"derwork° (), n.Inferior or subordinate work; petty business. Addison. スポンサード リンク
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