pater-guardian
now historical and rare
noun
The chief monk in a Franciscan monastery.
Origin
Early 17th century.
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- understander
- understanding
- understandingly
- under starter's orders
- understate
- understated
- understatedly
- understatement
- understater
- under steam
- understeer
- understocked
- understood
- understored
- understorey
- understrapper
- under-strength
- understructure
- understudy
- undersubscribed
- undersupply
- undersurface
- under suspicion
- underswell