understander

noun

un·​der·​stand·​er

ˌəndə(r)ˈstandə(r),

-aan-

plural -s

1

: one that understands

2

: one that stands under or supports

specifically : underman sense 2

3

obsolete

a

: foot

b

: boot

4

obsolete : a spectator in the pit of a theater

Word History

Etymology

Middle English understander, understonder, from understanden, understonden + -er

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