unhasp
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of unhasp
First recorded in 1300–50, unhasp is from the Middle English word unhaspen. See un- 2, hasp
Example Sentences
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They halted at a Iow-browed porch, And Brent to Allan gave the torch, While bolt and chain he backward rolled, And made the bar unhasp its hold.
From The Lady of the Lake by Scott, Walter, Sir
"There's Beecher already, by Jove!" cried Kellett, as he sprang up from the breakfast-table to open the little wicket which the other was vainly endeavoring to unhasp.
From Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day by Lever, Charles James
He was on horseback, and, stooping from his saddle, was endeavouring just now—but very unhandily—to unhasp the gate with the crook of his riding-whip.
From Lady Good-for-Nothing by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
By this time David had managed to unhasp the door.
From Polly A New-Fashioned Girl by Meade, L. T.
They halted at a low-browed porch, And Brent to Allan gave the torch, While bolt and chain he backward rolled 285 And made the bar unhasp its hold.
From Lady of the Lake by Moody, William Vaughn
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