Definition of under

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Under (prep.) Denoting relation to something that exceeds in rank or degree, in number, size, weight, age, or the like; in a relation of the less to the greater, of inferiority, or of falling short..

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Vexillation :: Vexillation (n.) A company of troops under one vexillum.
Tolu :: Tolu (n.) A fragrant balsam said to have been first brought from Santiago de Tolu, in New Granada. See Balsam of Tolu, under Balsam..
Subaerial :: Subadvocate (n.) An under or subordinate advocate.
Pennatulacea :: Pennatulacea (n. pl.) A division of alcyonoid corals, including the seapens and related kinds. They are able to move about by means of the hollow muscular peduncle, which also serves to support them upright in the mud. See Pennatula, and Illust. under Alcyonaria..
Lacunar :: Lacunar (n.) The ceiling or under surface of any part, especially when it consists of compartments, sunk or hollowed without spaces or bands between the panels..
Water Tube :: Water tube () One of a system of tubular excretory organs having external openings, found in many invertebrates. They are believed to be analogous in function to the kidneys of vertebrates. See Illust. under Trematodea, and Sporocyst..
Enterprise :: Enterprise (n.) That which is undertaken; something attempted to be performed; a work projected which involves activity, courage, energy, and the like; a bold, arduous, or hazardous attempt; an undertaking; as, a manly enterprise; a warlike enterprise..
Embrace :: Embrace (n.) To accept; to undergo; to submit to.
Prey :: Prey (n.) Anything, as goods, etc., taken or got by violence; anything taken by force from an enemy in war; spoil; booty; plunder..
Thole :: Thole (v. t.) To bear; to endure; to undergo.
Development :: Development (n.) The series of changes which animal and vegetable organisms undergo in their passage from the embryonic state to maturity, from a lower to a higher state of organization..
Laundering :: Laundering (n.) The act, or occupation, of one who launders; washing and ironing..
Paillasse :: Paillasse (n.) An under bed or mattress of straw.
Sea Squirt :: Sea squirt () An ascidian. See Illust. under Tunicata.
Underpight :: Underpight () imp. of Underpitch.
Taking-off :: Taking-off (n.) Removal; murder. See To take off (c), under Take, v. t..
Owe :: Owe (v.) Hence: To have or be under an obigation to restore, pay, or render (something) in return or compensation for something received; to be indebted in the sum of; as, the subject owes allegiance; the fortunate owe assistance to the unfortunate..
Meteoromancy :: Meteoromancy (n.) A species of divination by meteors, chiefly by thunder and lightning, which was held in high estimation by the Romans..
Squawl :: Squawk (n.) The American night heron. See under Night.
Mullingong :: Mullingong (n.) See Duck mole, under Duck..
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