unbonneted

[ uhn-bon-i-tid ]

adjective

1. bareheaded.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unbonneted¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; un- ¹ + bonnet + -ed ²

Example Sentences

They unbonneted and louted low, and she curtsied, but fixed her eye on vacancy the while, which had a curious rather than a genial effect.

From Project Gutenberg

In a moment they stood unbonneted before him.

From Project Gutenberg

Her unbonneted hair of a rich blonde hue had a golden lustre in the sun; her complexion was of an exquisite whiteness and with a delicate flush; the chiseling of her features was peculiarly fine, in clear, sharp lines—she was called "hatchet-faced" by her undiscriminating friends.

From Project Gutenberg

In we go, ushered by unbonneted Celts, gentlemen in manners wherever the kilt is worn; for the tartan is the symbol of courtesy, and Mac a good password all the world over between man and man.

From Project Gutenberg

In the high upper seats of the rude amphitheatre sat the gayly decked wives and daughters of the Gascons, from the m�tairies along the Ridge, and the chattering Spanish women of the Market, their shining hair unbonneted to the sun.

From Project Gutenberg