† underˈhear, v. Obs.
[under-1 8 a, after obs. It. sottoudire (cf. L. subaudīre).]
To overhear.
| c 1570 The Bugbears v. ii. 4, I wold not that the maydes..In theis so waightie matters shold hap to vnderhear vs. [1598 Florio, Sottoudire.., to vnderheare, or as we say to ouerheare.] |