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† ˈunder-ˌsitter Obs. [under-1 6 a. Cf. undersettle.] One occupying part of another's house; a sub-tenant or lodger. Also fig.
1580Procl. Q. Eliz. 7 July, For the offences in this part of increase of many indwellers, or as they be commonly termed Inmates, or vndersitters. 1607Proclamations Jas. I (1609) 162 The letting of part of Houses and Chambers to Inmates and Undersitters. 1609Tuvill Vade-mecum (1629) 18 Vertue cannot endure to be an vnder-sitter to any. |