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uncase

[ uhn-keys ]

verb (used with object)

, un·cased, un·cas·ing.
  1. to remove from a case; remove the case from.
  2. to remove the cover from; put on view.
  3. to make known; reveal.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of uncase1

First recorded in 1560–70; un- 2 + case 2

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Example Sentences

It will commence to "warm up" sometime in April or May, and will be ready to sample or uncase about the first of September.

Watching every opportunity of a slack guard, he endeavours to uncase her, in order to touch what is always the most concealed.

One of the groomes of your wardrobe, come, uncase, uncase; byr Lady a good Kersey.

Then did they uncase their flagons by heaps and dozens, and with their leaguer-provision made excellent good cheer.

A man must not uncase him selfe, in the presence of any assembly.

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