Etymology

undercut

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Today it means: A cut made in the lower part of something; the material so removed. Full definition →

Middle English undercutten
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromundercutten
  2. English todayundercut

From Middle English undercutten, equivalent to under- + cut.

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