discase

[ dis-keys ]

verb (used with object)

, dis·cased, dis·cas·ing.

1. to take the case or covering from; uncase.

Word History and Origins

Origin of discase¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; dis- ¹ + case ²

Example Sentences

Brewster looked down, and then dropped to the rear, as the discased yolks of Mistress Thankful's most precious gift slid slowly and pensively over his horse's flanks to the ground.

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