unarm

American  

[uhn-ahrm] / ʌnˈɑrm /

verb (used with object)

1. to deprive or relieve of arms; disarm.

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unarm British  

/ ʌnˈɑːm /

verb

1. 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

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 Malory, Thomas, Sir

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

The old man made the young knight unarm him, and he was in a coat of red sendal, and bare a mantle that was furred with ermine.

From King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls by Gilbert, Henry

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

Then the lady helped him to unarm, and with might and force he climbed up to the falcon.

From Stories of King Arthur and His Knights Retold from Malory's "Morte dArthur" by Cutler, U. Waldo

Related Words

• deactivate
• demilitarize
• demobilize
• disband
• neutralize
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