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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Will ye unarm, and yield your selves his prisoners?
From Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (2 of 10) - the Humourous Lieutenant by Beaumont, Francis
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
Sweet Helen, I must woo you To help unarm our Hector.
From Troilus and Cressida by Shakespeare, William
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
I fear not, I, thy might, And less I weigh thy spite; All naked I unarm me,— If thou canst, now shoot and harm me!
From Lyrics from the Song-Books of the Elizabethan Age by Bullen, A. H. (Arthur Henry)
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