See Also: undermatch(dictionary)

undermatch (iou)



undermatch verb & noun. arch. L16.
[from UNDER- + MATCH verb1.]
A. verb trans.
Undervalue by comparison. Only in L16.
Unite or give in marriage to a person of lesser rank or status. M17.
Be less than a match for, be inferior to. Chiefly as undermatched ppl adjective. M17-M18.
B. noun. A person who or thing which is less than a match for another. M17-M18.