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ˈunderstair(s
[under-2.]
1. attrib. Situated below stairs; humble.
1616T. Adams Soul's Sickness 61 Liuing in some vnder⁓staire office, when he would visite the countrey, he borrowes some Gallants cast sute of his seruant.
2. A space below a staircase. Also attrib.
1730A. Gordon Maffei's Amphith. 290 There are two Under-stairs, which form Rooms. 1976Cumberland & Westmorland Herald 4 Dec. 16/3 (Advt.), Understairs cupboard. 197736 Home Handyman Projects (Austral. Home Jrnl.) 62 Understairs storage is invaluable, so..why not make use of it by modifying these ideas. |