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discase

American  
[dis-keys] / dɪsˈkeɪs /

verb (used with object)

discased, discasing

  1. to take the case or covering from; uncase.

Etymology

Origin of discase

First recorded in 1590–1600; dis- 1 + case 2

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Brewster looked down, and then dropped to the rear, as the discased yolks of Mistress Thankful's most precious gift slid slowly and pensively over his horse's flanks to the ground.

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