understrapper

noun

un·​der·​strap·​per ˈən-dər-ˌstra-pər How to pronounce understrapper (audio)
: a petty agent or subordinate : underling

Word History

Etymology

under entry 3 + strapper one who harnesses horses

First Known Use

circa 1704, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of understrapper was circa 1704

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Cite this Entry

“Understrapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/understrapper. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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