understrapper


un·der·strap·per

noun \-ˌstra-pər\

Definition of UNDERSTRAPPER

: a petty agent or subordinate : underling

Origin of UNDERSTRAPPER

3under + strapper one who harnesses horses
First Known Use: circa 1704

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