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 Definition: 
  1. \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.
    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.
    
  2. \Un`der*work"\, 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.
    
  3. \Un"der*work`\, n.
    Inferior or subordinate work; petty business. --Addison.
    
 

 

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