uncharge

[ uhn-chahrj ]

verb (used with object)

, Obsolete.

, un·charged, un·charg·ing.

1. to acquit.

Word History and Origins

Origin of uncharge¹

1275–1325; Middle English unchargen; un- ², charge

Example Sentences

Uncharge, un-ch�rj′, v.t. to free from a charge or burden: to acquit.—adj.

From Project Gutenberg

To all likelihood it shall do you some relievance to uncharge your mind after this fashion; and I were loth to let you of that ease.

From Project Gutenberg

If he be now return'd     As checking at his voyage, and that he means     No more to undertake it, I will work him     To exploit now ripe in my device,     Under the which he shall not choose but fall;     And for his death no wind     But even his mother shall uncharge the practice     And call it accident.

From Project Gutenberg

If he be now return'd     As checking at his voyage, and that he means     No more to undertake it, I will work him     To exploit now ripe in my device,     Under the which he shall not choose but fall;     And for his death no wind shall breathe     But even his mother shall uncharge the practice     And call it accident.

From Project Gutenberg

If he be now return'd— As checking at his voyage, and that he means No more to undertake it,—I will work him To exploit, now ripe in my device, Under the which he shall not choose but fall: And for his death no wind shall breathe; But even his mother shall uncharge the practice And call it accident.

From Project Gutenberg