English edit

Etymology edit

From under- (subordinate) +‎ builder.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌbɪldə(ɹ)/

Noun edit

underbuilder (plural underbuilders)

  1. A subordinate or assistant builder.
    • 1651, Jeremy Taylor, The Rule and Exercises of Holy Dying:
      an underbuilder in the house of God

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