unhair

[ uhn-hair ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

to remove the hair from, as a hide in preparation for tanning.
to remove the guard hairs from, as for a pelt or animal skin to be made into a garment.

unhair

/ ʌnˈhɛə /

Origin of unhair¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, unhair is from the Middle English word unheeren. See un- ², hair

Sodium sulphide is a powerful depilatant, and will alone unhair hides easily in strong solutions even in a few hours.

By changing the type of spiral knife cylinder the machine will unhair, flesh or scud.

Whence he to me: 'Even if thou unhair me I will not tell thee who I am.'

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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