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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"She alone is in the habit of assisting to unarm and to attire me."
From Waverley Novels — Volume 12 by Scott, Walter, Sir
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
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
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 Enright, Walter J.
Then the old man made the young man unarm; and he was in a coat of red silk, and bore a mantle upon his shoulder that was furred with ermine.
From Stories of King Arthur and His Knights Retold from Malory's "Morte dArthur" by Cutler, U. Waldo
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