under-drudgeryn.
/ˈʌndəˌdrʌdʒ(ə)ri/, U.S. /ˈəndərˌdrədʒ(ə)ri/ (under- prefix1 3a(b).)
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the world > action or operation > manner of action > effort or exertion > [noun] > labour or toil > wearisome or unrewarding
drudgery1548
slavery1551
droiling1607
sluttery1615
under-drudgery1625
drudging1634
droila1644
fag1780
scrubbery1783
stodge1846
buggerlugging1878
1625 T. Middleton Game at Chæss iii. i I'de make him do all vnder-drudgery.
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