underlet

[ uhn-der-let ]

verb (used with object)

, un·der·let, un·der·let·ting.

1. to let below the true value.
2. to sublet.

underlet

/ ˌʌndəˈlɛt /

verb

1. to let for a price lower than expected or justified
2. a less common word for sublet

Derived Forms

• ˈunderˌletter, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of underlet¹

First recorded in 1670–80; under- + let ¹

Example Sentences

He surveyed and valued their lands, and soon discovered that all their farms were grossly underlet.

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These immense properties are of course underlet, and wretchedly cultivated.

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And he may underlet for any less number of years than he himself holds; but he is himself liable to the landlord.

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At one time he wanted me to join him in renting several houses, then building in the Rue Montholon, to underlet them afterwards.

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