undernote

undernote
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: under (III) + note
: a subdued note : undertone

spoke abruptly, low and cold, but with that same undernote of excitement — J.H.Wheelwright


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • undernote — n. * * * …   Universalium

  • un|der|note — «UHN duhr NOHT», noun. a low or subdued note; undertone; suggestion: »an undernote of gaiety, an undernote of good sense …   Useful english dictionary

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