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unbonneted

American  
[uhn-bon-i-tid] / ʌnˈbɒn ɪ tɪd /

adjective

  1. bareheaded.


Etymology

Origin of unbonneted

First recorded in 1595–1605; un- 1 + bonnet + -ed 2


Example Sentences

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The head of the apparent mourner was unbonneted, and the brightness of the moon shone on his polished forehead.

From The Scottish Chiefs by Jane Porter

The Bishop of Dunkeld at the same moment drawing from his breast a silver dove of sacred oil, poured it upon the unbonneted head of Wallace.

From The Scottish Chiefs by Jane Porter

This night, wherein the cub-drawn bear would couch, The lion and the belly-pinched wolf Keep their fur dry, unbonneted he runs, And bids what will take all.

From King Lear by William Shakespeare

In a moment they stood unbonneted before him.

From Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's by John P. Kennedy

"If he prays we're done for," cried young Charles Yuill. but even in that hour many of the people were unbonneted.

From The Little Minister by J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie

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