unarm
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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 Jeffery Farnol
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 Sir Thomas Malory
Traitor, I make you this offer: I will take off my helmet, unarm my left side, and tie my left hand behind my back.
From King Arthur and His Knights by Walter J. Enright
What will ye do?" said Gaheris; "will ye unarm you in this country?
From Stories of King Arthur and His Knights Retold from Malory's "Morte dArthur" by U. Waldo Cutler
Bid all unarm; I will not fight to-day.
From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 by Sir Walter Scott
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