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  1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Underpin
  2. n. The act of one who underpins; the act of supporting by stones, masonry, or the like.
  3. n. That by which a building is underpinned; the material and construction used for support, introduced beneath a wall already constructed.
  4. n. The foundation, esp. of a frame house.
  5. n:100 v support from beneath v support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm