unhelm

/ ʌnˈhɛlm /

verb

1. to remove the helmet of (oneself or another)

Word History and Origins

Origin of unhelm¹

C15: from un- ² + helm ²

Example Sentences

Any combatant might unhelm himself, and until his helmet was replaced, none could assail him.

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Morgain le Fay is there, bids L. unhelm, 'in the name of her whom he loves best.'

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Then the servant cut short my thoughts, and led us to the bishop, bidding me unhelm first.

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But for the sake of what had been I was fain to unhelm for a moment as we stepped past them.

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He descended into the lists, and commanded them to unhelm the conquered champion.

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