unhusk
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of unhusk
Example Sentences
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Unhusk, un-husk′, v.t. to strip the husk from.
From Project Gutenberg
“To unhusk truth a-hiding in its hulls.”
From Project Gutenberg
What I have spoken is pure gospel sooth; I have told all my mind, withholding nought: And well, I ween, thou canst unhusk the truth, And through the riddle read the hidden thought: Perchance if heaven still smile upon my youth, Some good effect for me may yet be wrought: Then fare thee well; too many words offend: She who is wise is quick to comprehend.
From Project Gutenberg
How they unhusk their Rice.They unshale their Rice from its outward husk by beating it in a Mortar, or on the Ground more often; but some of these sorts of Rice must first be boyled in the husk, otherwise in beating it will break to powder.
From Project Gutenberg
This Tanna must be parched in a Pan, and then is beaten in a Mortar to unhusk it.
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