Unhang
verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To take down something (such as a picture) from a hanging position transitive
- 2 Hypothetically, to undo the execution of (a person) by hanging. transitive
"There is a clear line of distinction in this matter. An equity judge could not unhang a man who had been wrongfully hanged; but he could set aside a precedent which was manifestly contrary to law and justice."
Example
More examples"There is a clear line of distinction in this matter. An equity judge could not unhang a man who had been wrongfully hanged; but he could set aside a precedent which was manifestly contrary to law and justice."
Etymology
From un- + hang.