Etymology
Origin of uncase
Example Sentences
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After having stood a Fit of Laughter, I begged them to uncase me, and do with me what they pleased.
From The Spectator, Volume 1 Eighteenth-Century Periodical Essays by Addison, Joseph
Of this sin, I cannot now speak; but, when God shall offer opportunity, I shall endeavour to uncase it you.
From The Covenants And The Covenanters Covenants, Sermons, and Documents of the Covenanted Reformation by Kerr, James
That which made it seem the greater Mystery was, that when they came behind the Scenes to uncase, and examine the Matter, they found but twelve Antiques, whereas on the Stage there were thirteen .
From Old Fires and Profitable Ghosts by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
Come, will you to your chamber, and uncase?
From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 7 by Various
Luckily for us all, Noah happened to be the first to whom the agent of the stamp-office applied, to uncase and to prepare for the operation.
From The Monikins by Cooper, James Fenimore
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