unlade

[ uhn-leyd ]

verb (used with object)

, un·lad·ed, un·lad·ing.

1. to take the lading, load, or cargo from; unload.
2. to discharge (a load or cargo).

verb (used without object)

, un·lad·ed, un·lad·ing.

1. to discharge a load or cargo.

unlade

/ ʌnˈleɪd /

verb

1. a less common word for unload

Word History and Origins

Origin of unlade¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, unlade is from the Middle English word unladen. See un- ², lade

Example Sentences

At noonday hosts of heavy baskets unlade their toothsome freight, and a merry feast is seasoned with Attic salt.

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Alsoe it was ordayned to begyn to unlade our shipps on Munday, Mr. Cockram to be at Hollandes house to take acco.

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Consequently, it was necessary to unlade it, and they had to resolve to leave it behind in the port, to their great sorrow.

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And Tonomon Samme departed, biding me unlade our goodes when we would.

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But had n't you better unlade yourself o' your merchandise, and fix to enjoy the sail some?

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