unharness

[ uhn-hahr-nis ]

verb (used with object)

1. to strip of harness; detach the harness from (a horse, mule, etc.).
2. to divest of armor, as a knight or warhorse.

unharness

/ ʌnˈhɑːnɪs /

verb

1. to remove the harness from (a horse, etc)
2. archaic.
   to remove the armour from

Word History and Origins

Origin of unharness¹

First recorded in 1400–50, unharness is from the Middle English word onharnesen. See un- ², harness

Example Sentences

So Mr. George and Rollo dismounted, and the hostlers came out from the stable to unharness the horses.

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O Maruts, you have rejoiced in it clearly, put down then all anger and unharness your horses!

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Men unharness the steeds from his triumphal car, and draw him in triumph through the flower-garlanded streets.

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"You needn't unharness," shouted Mrs. Failing, for Stephen was approaching the carriage.

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Nor was there time to unharness the animal, but he was detached by summarily cutting the harness.

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