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