understandern.
/ˌʌndəˈstandə/, U.S. /ˌəndərˈstændər/ 1. One who understands; one who has knowledge or comprehension (of something).
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the mind > mental capacity > understanding > [noun] > one who understands
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c1430 Pilgr. Lyf Manhode (1869) ii. xxi. 84 To good vnderstonderes it is the more gracious and the more plesaunt.
c1485 ( G. Hay Bk. Law of Armys (2005) 14 The thrid part of the vnderstandaris of the faith.
?1504 W. Atkinson tr. Thomas à Kempis Ful Treat. Imytacyon Cryste (Pynson) iii. xlviii. 236 I am the inwarde techer of trouth, sercher of mannes hert, the vnderstander of mannes thought.
1577 W. Fulke Confut. Doctr. Purgatory 413 If you have not a better vnderstander, then you are a rule giuer, your rule is false.
1613 T. Heywood Brazen Age ii. ii In Greece springs The fountaines of Diuine Phylosophy, They are all vnderstanders.
1677 R. Gilpin Dæmonol. Sacra ii. iii. 214 Some are pleased to be accounted Vnderstanders by others, and rest in such high words, as a badge of Knowledge.
1721 R. Balle Let. in Athenæum 5 Apr. (1902) 435/1 By th' understanders of sculpture, t'was att Florence esteemed next to the Duke's Veneri.
1855 E. B. Pusey Doctr. Real Presence Note S. 527 Those among you who are yet called Catechumens or hearers, could be hearers, when it was being read: could they be understanders too?
a. A leg or foot. Obsolete.
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the world > life > the body > external parts of body > limb > leg > [noun]
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foot?a1425
stumpa1500
pin?1515
pestlea1529
boughc1550
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walker?1611
trestle1612
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pedestal1695
drumstick1770
gam1785
timber1807
tram1808–18
fork1812
prop1817
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understanding1828
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nether person1835
locomotive1836
nether man1846
underpinning1848
bender1849
Scotch peg1857
Scotch1859
under-pinner1859
stem1860
Coryate's compasses1864
peg1891
wheel1927
shaft1935
1583 B. Melbancke Philotimus (new ed.) sig. Uiii She leuieth her army of huge boisterous hobs, wel beseming for their vnderstanders to bee the offspringe of Giauntes.
b. A boot or shoe. Obsolete.
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the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > footwear > shoe or boot > [noun]
galosh1377
understander1749
1749 J. Ray Compl. Hist. Rebell. (1758) 135 They also borrow'd all the Shoes and Boots they could meet with; so that many were depriv'd of their Understanders.
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society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > the theatre or the stage > theatre-going > theatregoer > [noun] > theatre audience > occupants of specific seat or place
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stall-holder1849
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stallite1887
1633 J. Shirley Contention Honour & Riches sig. C When you..make the understanders in Cheapside wonder to see ships swimme upon mens shoulders.
1646 J. Shirley Doubtful Heir Prol. sig. A3 No shews, no dance, and what you most delight in, Grave understanders, here's no target fighting.
4. poetic. A supporter, upholder.
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the world > action or operation > easiness > aid, help, or assistance > support > [noun] > that which or one who supports > one who
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ally1406
allya1431
godfather?1541
propper1549
tower of strength1549
backer1583
moyener?1591
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stayer1611
suppositor1629
susceptor1652
standby1712
bottle holder1788
understander1875
buddy1893
anchorman1895
backer-up1921
1875 R. Browning Aristophanes' Apol. 113 Strong understander of our common life, Staple sustainment of humanity.
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