unhair

[ uhn-hair ]

verb (used with object)

1. to remove the hair from, as a hide in preparation for tanning.
2. to remove the guard hairs from, as for a pelt or animal skin to be made into a garment.

verb (used without object)

1. to become hairless:

   After soaking, the hides unhair easily.

unhair

/ ʌnˈhɛə /

verb

1. to remove the hair from (a hide)

Other Words From

• un·hairer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of unhair¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, unhair is from the Middle English word unheeren. See un- ², hair

Example Sentences

Sodium sulphide is a powerful depilatant, and will alone unhair hides easily in strong solutions even in a few hours.

From Project Gutenberg

By changing the type of spiral knife cylinder the machine will unhair, flesh or scud.

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Whence he to me: 'Even if thou unhair me I will not tell thee who I am.'

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