undouble

[ uhn-duhb-uhl ]

verb (used with object)

, un·dou·bled, un·dou·bling.

1. to unfold; render single.

Word History and Origins

Origin of undouble¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; un- ² + double

Example Sentences

To undouble him, that he might fit into a coffin, they had been forced to lug him to a fire and thaw him out a bit.

From Project Gutenberg

His gum boots screeched, the bench creaked as he began to undouble himself.

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The rheumatiz stiffened me so I couldn't double up, and now it has stiffened me so I can't undouble.

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