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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Under-deillour, n. [17th c. Eng. underdealer (1682).] One who makes underhand transactions on behalf of another. —1607 Dundee B. Laws 413.
The maister that deceitfullie … byis the pennyworth him self, or causes ony vther vnderdeillour in his name in defraud of his nychtbour to do the same [etc.]
