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unarm

[ uhn-ahrm ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

unarm

/ ʌnˈɑːm /

Origin of unarm¹

First recorded in 1300–50, unarm is from the Middle English word unarmen. See un- ², arm ²

Go, tell no man to unarm himself; and let them shoot, in case of necessity, as sharply on those who cry France and St. Denis!

Away with him, lads; cherish him kindly, unarm him gently, and set him a-grinding corn till his ransom be paid—away!

Then the lady helped him to unarm, and with might and force he climbed up to the falcon.

So he alighted, tied his horse to the tree, and prayed the lady to unarm him.

Unarm him first, then if he be not obstinate Preserve his life.Arc.

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