UNDERLING

subordinate, subsidiary, underling, foot soldier

(noun) an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

underling (plural underlings)

A subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority.

A low, wretched person.

Antonyms

• overling

Source: Wiktionary


Un"der*ling, n. Etym: [Under + -ling.]

Definition: An inferior person or agent; a subordinate; hence, a mean, sorry fellow. Milton. he fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, But in ourselves, that we are underlings. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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