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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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 William Morris
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 Howard Pyle
"She alone is in the habit of assisting to unarm and to attire me."
From Waverley Novels — Volume 12 by Sir Walter Scott
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
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
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