understock

[v. uhn-der-stok; n. uhn-der-stok]

un·der·stock

[v. uhn-der-stok; n. uhn-der-stok]
verb (used with object)
1.
to provide an insufficient quantity, as of merchandise, supplies, or livestock.
noun
2.
Horticulture. (in grafting) the rooted plant that receives the scion.

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Understock is one of our favorite verbs.
So is hornswoggle. Does it mean:
to chew (food) slowly and thoroughly.
to swindle, cheat, hoodwink, or hoax.

Origin:
1755–65; under- + stock
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understock

verb
stock with less than the usual or desirable number or quantity [ant: overstock
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