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underwriter

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. underwriter (noun)
  2. lay underwriter (noun)

un·der·writ·er

noun \ˈən-də(r)-ˌrī-tər\

Definition of UNDERWRITER

1
: one that underwrites : guarantor
2
a : one that underwrites a policy of insurance : insurer b : one who selects risks to be solicited or rates the acceptability of risks solicited
3
: one that underwrites a security issue

First Known Use of UNDERWRITER

1622

Rhymes with UNDERWRITER

candlelighter, copywriter, expediter, fly-by-nighter, freedom fighter, und so weiter

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