underbuilder en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌbɪldə(ɹ)/
Etymology
From under- (“subordinate”) + builder.
Meanings
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A subordinate or assistant builder.
an underbuilder in the house of God
1651, Jeremy Taylor, The Rule and Exercises of Holy Dying:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| underbuilders | Number=Plur | lexicographic |