unswathe

verb

un·swathe ˌən-ˈswät͟h

-ˈswȯt͟h,

-ˈswāt͟h

unswathed; unswathing; unswathes

Synonyms of unswathe next

next

transitive verb

: to free from something that swathes

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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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