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ˈunderhead [under-1 6 a.] 1. A subordinate official.
1599Lewkenor Contarini's Commw. Venice 163 These heads & vnderheads are all elected by lot. 1876Whitby Gloss. 205/2 Underheeads, minor officials. †2. A person of inferior intelligence. Obs.
1643Sir T. Browne Relig. Med. i. §55 Wiser discretions..offend without a pardon; whereas under heads may stumble without dishonour. 1686W. de Britaine Hum. Prud. xix. 86, I find by experience, that under Heads and narrow Souls by Industry..work Wonders. So † ˈunder-ˌheaded a., of inferior intellect or parts. Obs.—1
1646Crashaw's Steps to Temple Pref. A 4 It were prophane but to mention here..those under-headed Poets, Retainers to seven shares and a halfe. |