† underpullv.
Obsolete.
intransitive. To work secretly; to act in matters without appearing to do so.
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the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > secrecy, concealment > operate secretly [verb (intransitive)]
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1695 J. Collier Misc. upon Moral Subj. 133 Covetousness..engages Honour in the most scandalous Intrigues, and makes it under-pull to Cheats and Sharpers.
a1734 R. North Life F. North (1742) 24 His Lordship,..during his Incapacity to practise aboveboard, was contented to under~pull, as they call it, and managed diverse Suits for his Country Friends and Relations.
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