unswathe

[ uhn-swoth, -sweyth ]

verb (used with object)

, un·swathed, un·swath·ing.

1. to free from something that swathes:

   to unswath the child of her bandages.

Other Words From

• un·swathea·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of unswathe¹

1350–1400; Middle English unswaden; un- ², swathe ¹

Example Sentences

Unswaddle, un-swod′l, v.t. to remove swaddling-bands from, to unswathe.

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Unswathe, un-swāth′, v.t. to take swathings or bandages from.

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"Oh, you mustn't go without seeing Baby!" insisted the young mother, beginning to unswathe the shapeless bundle on the bed.

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"I will wait till to-morrow," said Northwick, and he began to unswathe and unbutton, but so feebly that Bird noticed.

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“I think so too; if you’ll just unswathe me, please.”

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