underfong Meaning, Definition & Usage

Un`der*fong" transitive verb

Etymology

AS. underfongen, p. p. of underfn to undertake; under under + fn to take. See Fang to seize.

Definitions

1. To undertake; to take in hand; to receive. Obs. Piers Plowman. Rom. of R.
2. To insnare; to circumvent. Obs. Spenser.
3. To sustain; to support; to guard. Nash.