unrobe

[ uhn-rohb ]

verb (used with or without object)

, un·robed, un·rob·ing.

1. to disrobe; undress.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unrobe¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; un- ² + robe

Example Sentences

When the judges retired to unrobe, a messenger of the court summoned O'Halloran to their chamber.

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And the deacons came in and began to unrobe him, and took from him the alb and the girdle, the maniple and the stole.

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Her mistress is beginning to unrobe, without her assistance, but very leisurely.

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Well, at last you've got what you want; you unrobe and get into bed.

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As his attendants assisted to unrobe him for the night, the thought of Nydia flashed across him.

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