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 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
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
What will ye do, said Gaheris, will ye unarm you in this country?
From Le Mort d'Arthur: Volume 1 by Malory, Thomas, Sir
No longer to be alone, no longer never to unarm, no longer to stay on guard with straining, burning eyes, until from sheer fatigue he should fall into the hands of his enemies!
From Jean Christophe: in Paris The Market-Place, Antoinette, the House by Cannan, Gilbert
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