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discase

American

[dis-keys] / dɪsˈkeɪs /

verb (used with object)

discased, discasing

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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discase discased

I will discase me,454-21 and myself present As I was sometime Milan:454-22—quickly, spirit; Thou shalt ere long be free.

From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 8 by Sylvester, Charles Herbert

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.

From Thankful Blossom by Harte, Bret

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