Obs. [UNDER-1 6 a. Cf. UNDERSETTLE.] One occupying part of another’s house; a sub-tenant or lodger. Also fig.
1580. Procl. Q. Eliz., 7 July. For the offences in this part of increase of many indwellers, or as they be commonly termed Inmates, or vndersitters.
1607. Proclamations Jas. I. (1609), 162. The letting of part of Houses and Chambers to Inmates and Undersitters.
1609. Tuvill, Vade-mecum (1629), 18. Vertue cannot endure to be an vnder-sitter to any.
