Unnun
//ʌnˈnʌn// verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To remove from the condition of being a nun. rare, transitive
"The ſupreſſion of the Hoſpitallers in England deſerveth eſpeciall notice, […] the Regulars therein tied to a ſtrict and punctuall obſervation of their orders without any relaxation of the leaſt libertie; inſomuch that many did quickly un-nunne and disfriar themſelves, […]"
Example
More examples"The ſupreſſion of the Hoſpitallers in England deſerveth eſpeciall notice, […] the Regulars therein tied to a ſtrict and punctuall obſervation of their orders without any relaxation of the leaſt libertie; inſomuch that many did quickly un-nunne and disfriar themſelves, […]"
Etymology
From un- + nun.
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