The Collaborative International Dictionary
Underwrought
Underwork \Un`der*work"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Underworkedor Underwrought; p. pr. & vb. n. Underworking.]
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To injure by working secretly; to destroy or overthrow by clandestine measure; to undermine.
But thou from loving England art so far, That thou hast underwrought his lawful king.
--Shak. To expend too little work upon; as, to underwork a painting.
--Dryden.To do like work at a less price than; as, one mason may underwork another.