underbuilder

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English

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Etymology

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From under- (“subordinate”) +‎ builder.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌbɪldə(ɹ)/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

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underbuilder (plural underbuilders)

  1. A subordinate or assistant builder.
    • 1651, Jeremy Taylor, The Rule and Exercises of Holy Dying:
      an underbuilder in the house of God
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