v. Obs. [UNDER-1 4 b.] trans. To burrow under; to undermine.
a. 1272. O. E. Misc., 97/123. Hit stont vppon a treowe mote…. Ne may no Mynur hire vnderwrote, ne neuer false þene grundwal.
a. 1300. Cursor M., 23281. Þar wormes sal þaim vnder wrote In bale wit-vten hope and bote.
