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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