understrapper

[ uhn-der-strap-er ]

noun

1. an underling.

understrapper

/ ˈʌndəˌstræpə /

noun

1. See underling
   a less common word for underling

Word History and Origins

Origin of understrapper¹

First recorded in 1695–1705; under- + strapper

Word History and Origins

Origin of understrapper¹

C18: from strap (in the archaic sense: to work hard)

Example Sentences

They think you have come because you wanted to straighten out a low-down trick worked by an understrapper.

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Them is only one white man, a third assistant understrapper and ex-sailor—a common sailor.

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Or perhaps seeing me inside he may have thought I was some understrapper belonging to the place.

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This was to instruct his understrapper to fill the theatre with a rabble and have her hissed off the stage.

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I heard 'em say after, as he was an understrapper at Jermyn's.

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