Unback

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To remove the back or backing from (something). rare, transitive

    "“When you go home,” resumed Josephine, “unback the miniature case and upon the surface opposite the painting you will find these words […]”"

  2. 2
    To deprive (a horse) of its rider. obsolete, transitive

    "Her horse againe this Princesse must vnbacke,"

Example

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"“When you go home,” resumed Josephine, “unback the miniature case and upon the surface opposite the painting you will find these words […]”"

Etymology

From un- + back.

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