unswathe

verb

un·​swathe ˌən-ˈswät͟h How to pronounce unswathe (audio)
-ˈswȯt͟h,
-ˈswāt͟h How to pronounce unswathe (audio)
unswathed; unswathing; unswathes

transitive verb

: to free from something that swathes

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unswathe was in the 14th century

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“Unswathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unswathe. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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