unarm

American

[uhn-ahrm] / ʌnˈɑrm /

verb (used with object)

to deprive or relieve of arms; disarm.

unarm British

/ ʌnˈɑːm /

verb

a less common word for disarm

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Etymology

Origin of unarm

First recorded in 1300–50, unarm is from the Middle English word unarmen. See un- ², arm ²

Example Sentences

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Away with him, lads; cherish him kindly, unarm him gently, and set him a-grinding corn till his ransom be paid—away!

From The Geste of Duke Jocelyn by Farnol, Jeffery

What will ye do, said Gaheris, will ye unarm you in this country?

From Le Mort d'Arthur: Volume 1 by Malory, Thomas, Sir

So the lady dismounted from her mule, and Sir Launcelot dismounted from his horse, and the lady aided Sir Launcelot to unarm himself.

From The Story of the Champions of the Round Table by Pyle, Howard

And I, said he, will so do that thou mayst fear me the less; for I will unarm me when the night cometh, and thou thyself shalt keep mine hauberk and sword and anlace.

From The Water of the Wondrous Isles by Morris, William

Now will I proffer thee fair, said Launcelot, I will unarm me unto my shirt, and I will have nothing upon me but my shirt, and my sword and my hand.

From Le Mort d'Arthur: Volume 1 by Malory, Thomas, Sir

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