† underˈhear,v.Obs. [under-1 8 a, after obs.It.sottoudire (cf. L. subaudīre).] To overhear. c1570The Bugbears v. ii. 4, I wold not that the maydes..In theis so waightie matters shold hap to vnderhear vs.[1598Florio, Sottoudire.., to vnderheare, or as we say to ouerheare.]