unhelm

/ ʌnˈhɛlm /

verb

1. to remove the helmet of (oneself or another)

Word History and Origins

Origin of unhelm¹

C15: from un- ² + helm ²

Example Sentences

Unhelm, un-helm′, v.t. to deprive of a helmet.

From Project Gutenberg

The laws of the tournament permitted any knight to unhelm himself at pleasure, if he was incommoded by the heat; none being suffered to assault him in any way, until he had replaced his helmet at the command of the speakers.

From Project Gutenberg

Yet he plied his task Patient as in old tales of Elfin-land, The young knight would unhelm his golden locks And play the scullion, so that he might watch His lady's eyes unknown, and oftener hear Her brook-like laughter rippling overhead; Her green gown, like the breath of Eden boughs, Rustling nigh him.

From Project Gutenberg

Old "Owen" passed with tottering step, and lost and wandering looks; "He's balanced his account," he cried, "and closed his earthly books;" Bold "Loxley," with his bow unbent—unhelm'd "Le Belafr�," Together pass'd—the archer wiped one silent tear away.

From Project Gutenberg

But for the sake of what had been I was fain to unhelm for a moment as we stepped past them.

From Project Gutenberg