rare. [UNDER-1 6 a. Cf. ON. undirmaðr (Norw. undermann, Da. -mand), G. untermann, a subject, vassal.] An inferior or subordinate man.
13[?]. Peter & Paul, 65, in Horstm., Altengl. Leg. (1881), 77. Prelates and maisters Þat þaire vndirmen so felli faisters Wiþ chidinge.
a. 1661. Holyday, Juvenal (1673), 152. You under-men (say’st thou) are our base rout, Whose parents country no man can find-out.
1905. N. & Q., 9th Ser. III. 273. These [heralds] were so expensive,… that a set of undermen arose, who acted in their stead.
