untruss
Americanverb (used with or without object)
verb
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(tr) to release from or as if from a truss; unfasten
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obsolete to undress
Etymology
Origin of untruss
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at un- 2, truss
Example Sentences
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The tradesman alighting to untruss a point, Tom leaped at once into his saddle, and galloped off both with his horse and portmanteau.
From Lives of the Most Remarkable Criminals Who have been Condemned and Executed for Murder, the Highway, Housebreaking, Street Robberies, Coining or other offences by Arthur L. Hayward
Arrange on a very hot dish, untruss, throw in two tablespoons of white broth.
From Good Things to Eat as Suggested by Rufus A Collection of Practical Recipes for Preparing Meats, Game, Fowl, Fish, Puddings, Pastries, Etc. by Rufus Estes
Quick, quick, untruss me; I will truss and trounce thee.
From The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher Volume 2 of 10: Introduction to the Elder Brother by John Fletcher
"You may untruss him, Kenneth, when I am gone," said he.
From The Tavern Knight by Rafael Sabatini
And, as far off as they could perceive him, they ran thronging upon the back of one another in all haste towards him, to unload him of his money, and untruss his portmantles.
From Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 1 by Peter Anthony Motteux
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