† underˈwroot, v. Obs.
[under-1 4 b.]
trans. To burrow under; to undermine.
| a 1272 O.E. Misc. 97/123 Hit stont vppon a treowe mote... Ne may no Mynur hire vnderwrote, ne neuer false þene grundwal. a 1300 Cursor M. 23281 Þar wormes sal þaim vnder wrote In bale wit-vten hope and bote. |