knock under in English

Forms: knocks under [present, singular, third-person], knocking under [participle, present], knocked under [participle, past], knocked under [past] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Perhaps from the old practice of knocking under the table with the knuckles, when conquered. Compare knuckle under Etymology templates: {{m|en|knuckle under}} knuckle under Head templates: {{en-verb|*}} knock under (third-person singular simple present knocks under, present participle knocking under, simple past and past participle knocked under)

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        "To acknowledge oneself conquered; to submit, to yield."
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"knock under" meaning in English

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