Synonyms

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

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

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)

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 Cutler, U. Waldo

And therewith Sir Launcelot alighted, and tied his horse to the same tree, and prayed the lady to unarm him.

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

Will ye unarm, and yield your selves his prisoners?

From Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (2 of 10) - the Humourous Lieutenant by Beaumont, Francis

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