unbonneted
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of unbonneted
Example Sentences
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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 Porter, Jane
"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 Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)
He touched his cap sternly as he looked on Huntinglen, but unbonneted to Heriot, and sunk his beaver, with its shadowy plume, as low as the floor, with a profound air of mock respect.
From The Fortunes of Nigel by Scott, Walter, Sir
Hastily, therefore, receiving money from Marr with a basket in her hand, but unbonneted, Mary tripped out of the shop.
From Note Book of an English Opium-Eater by De Quincey, Thomas
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 Shakespeare, William
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