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† underˈgrope, v. Obs. [under-1 8 a.] trans. To search into, to investigate; to learn.
a1412Lydg. Two Merch. 351 And whan his freend the sothe gan vndirgrope Of this myscheef. 1412–20― Chron. Troy iv. 4644 But he anon..Gan vndergrope, pleinly, what þei ment. 1447O. Bokenham Seyntys (Roxb.) 28 The secunde yer of the forseyd pope, As be cronyculers I vndyrgrope, Fel a ful greuows dissencyoun. 1678Littleton Lat. Dict., Subtento, to assay or try underhand, to under-grope. |