unbarred

[ uhn-bahrd ]

/ ʌnˈbɑrd /

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adjective

not provided or fastened with a bar or bars: an unbarred door.

not marked with stripes or bands.

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Origin of unbarred

First recorded in 1540–50; un-¹ + barred

Halting before one of the numerous doors, Rokor unbarred and opened it, then stepped aside that Tamar might enter.
Warrior of the Dawn|Howard Carleton Browne
She slipped softly out of bed, and going to the window, unbarred the heavy shutters and looked out.
A Very Naughty Girl|L. T. Meade
The horses were harnessed, the gates unbarred, Phaëthon seized the reins, and away they flew!
'Round the Year in Myth and Song|Florence Holbrook
Somewhat reluctantly and slowly, Mr. Morton rose; and, proceeding to the passage, unbarred the door.
Night and Morning, Complete|Edward Bulwer-Lytton

With the first ray of light that struggled through the crevices in the shutters Oliver rose, and again unbarred the door.
Oliver Twist, Vol. I (of 3)|Charles Dickens