unhelm

/ (ʌnˈhɛlm) /

verb

to remove the helmet of (oneself or another)

Origin of unhelm

C15: from un- ² + helm ²

Words Nearby unhelm

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How to use unhelm in a sentence

Any combatant might unhelm himself, and until his helmet was replaced, none could assail him.
The History of Chivalry, Volume I (of 2) | Charles Mills
Morgain le Fay is there, bids L. unhelm, 'in the name of her whom he loves best.'
The Legend of Sir Lancelot du Lac | Jessie L. Weston
Then the servant cut short my thoughts, and led us to the bishop, bidding me unhelm first.
A Thane of Wessex | Charles W. Whistler
But for the sake of what had been I was fain to unhelm for a moment as we stepped past them.
A Prince of Cornwall | Charles W. Whistler
He descended into the lists, and commanded them to unhelm the conquered champion.
Ivanhoe | Walter Scott

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