/un'deuhr foot"/ , adv.
1. under the foot or feet; on the ground; underneath or below: The climb was difficult because there were so many rocks underfoot.
2. so as to form an obstruction, as in walking; in the way: the ends of her sash falling constantly underfoot.
adj.
3. lying under the foot or feet; in a position to be trodden upon.
[ 1150-1200; ME underfot (adv.). See UNDER-, FOOT ]