Definition of under

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Under (prep.) Denoting relation to something that comprehends or includes, that represents or designates, that furnishes a cover, pretext, pretense, or the like; as, he betrayed him under the guise of friendship; Morpheus is represented under the figure of a boy asleep..

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Jest :: "Jest (n.) Something done or said in order to amuse; a joke; a witticism; a jocose or sportive remark or phrase. See Synonyms under Jest, v. i..
Usher :: Usher (n.) An under teacher, or assistant master, in a school..
Understanded :: Understanded () of Understan.
Mushroom :: Mushroom (n.) An edible fungus (Agaricus campestris), having a white stalk which bears a convex or oven flattish expanded portion called the pileus. This is whitish and silky or somewhat scaly above, and bears on the under side radiating gills which are at first flesh-colored, but gradually become brown. The plant grows in rich pastures and is proverbial for rapidity of growth and shortness of duration. It has a pleasant smell, and is largely used as food. It is also cultivated from spawn..
Underfringe :: Underfringe (n.) A lower fringe; a fringe underneath something.
Duck :: Duck (v. t.) To thrust or plunge under water or other liquid and suddenly withdraw.
Underthing :: Underthing (n.) Something that is inferior and of little worth.
Biscuit :: Biscuit (n.) Earthen ware or porcelain which has undergone the first baking, before it is subjected to the glazing..
Saponify :: Saponify (v. t.) To convert into soap, as tallow or any fat; hence (Chem.), to subject to any similar process, as that which ethereal salts undergo in decomposition; as, to saponify ethyl acetate..
Wheeler :: Wheeler (n.) A wheel horse. See under Wheel.
Control :: Control (n.) Power or authority to check or restrain; restraining or regulating influence; superintendence; government; as, children should be under parental control..
Deanery :: Deanery (n.) The office or the revenue of a dean. See the Note under Benefice, n., 3..
Apprehend :: Apprehend (v. i.) To think, believe, or be of opinion; to understand; to suppose..
Omasum :: Omasum (n.) The third division of the stomach of ruminants. See Manyplies, and Illust. under Ruminant..
Tempest :: Tempest (n.) A fashionable assembly; a drum. See the Note under Drum, n., 4..
Helamys :: Helamys (n.) See Jumping hare, under Hare..
Household :: Household (n.) Those who dwell under the same roof and compose a family.
Sense :: Sense (v. t.) Sound perception and reasoning; correct judgment; good mental capacity; understanding; also, that which is sound, true, or reasonable; rational meaning..
Mill :: Mill (v. i.) To swim under water; -- said of air-breathing creatures.
Scorpaenoid :: Scorpaenoid (a.) Of or pertaining to the family Scorpaenidae, which includes the scorpene, the rosefish, the California rockfishes, and many other food fishes. [Written also scorpaenid.] See Illust. under Rockfish..
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