undertype

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English

Etymology

From under- +‎ type.

Noun

undertype (plural undertypes)

  1. (historical) A kind of steam wagon having the engine below the cab.
    Coordinate term: overtype
  2. (numismatics) The type of coin used as a blank in the creation of a new coin.