unnail

[ uhn-neyl ]

verb (used with object)

1. to take out the nails from.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unnail¹

1425–75; late Middle English unnaillen; un- ², nail

Example Sentences

I nail and then unnail things all the time.

From New York Times

Unnail, un-nāl′, v.t. to take the nails from.

From Project Gutenberg

I will unnail you directly," said the youth, "but only on one condition.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Foswick ought never to have locked us in, and then you wouldn't have to try to unnail a window to get out!

From Project Gutenberg

But as soon as the individual feels himself in society, he feels himself in God, and kindled by the instinct of perpetuation he glows with love towards God, and with a dominating charity he seeks to perpetuate himself in others, to perennialize his spirit, to eternalize it, to unnail God, and his sole desire is to seal his spirit upon other spirits and to receive their impress in return.

From Project Gutenberg