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underˈgoing, vbl. n. [f. undergo v.] 1. The action of the verb, in various senses.
c1380[see underganging vbl. n.]. c1440Promp. Parv. 511 Vndergoynge, submeatus. 1608D. T[uvill] Ess. Pol. & Mor. 119 The prayse of hauing well conducted the course of one, is a bayte, which drawes them on to the vnder-going of another. 1612W. Sclater Christian's Strength 9 What avails it..whether on the right hand, or on the left; by overgoing or undergoing; we be deprived of salvation? 1645Bp. Hall Rem. Discontents Pref. 4 A meek undergoing of those sufferings. 1712Berkeley Pass. Obed. Wks. 1871 III. 136 The undergoing an execution is worse than the hazard of a battle. 2. = holing vbl. n. 2.
1883Gresley Gloss. Coal-m. 135. |