understock

understock
v. /un'deuhr stok"/; n. /un"deuhr stok'/, v.t.
1. to provide an insufficient quantity, as of merchandise, supplies, or livestock.
n.
2. Hort. (in grafting) the rooted plant that receives the scion.
[1755-65; UNDER- + STOCK]

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