unhood

[ uhn-hood ]

verb (used with object)

1. to divest of a hood or covering.
2. to remove from (a hawk) the hood used to blind it.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unhood¹

First recorded in 1565–75; un- ² + hood ¹

Example Sentences

Off with the young falcons: wait till the first sees him; now unhood the second.

From Project Gutenberg

For that matter, never trouble yourself; I can love as fast as any man, when I am nigh possession; my love falls heavy, and never moves quick till it comes near the centre; he's an ill falconer, that will unhood before the quarry be in sight.

From Project Gutenberg

All this time she will have been held by the leash only, but in the next step a strong, but light creance must be made fast to the leash, and an assistant holding the hawk should unhood her, as the falconer, standing at a distance of 5 to 10 yds., calls her by shouting and casting out the lure.

From Project Gutenberg

Unhood again, and let them have it.

From Project Gutenberg

On thine elbow rise, Unhood the eagle of thine eyes, Up from thy leaf-strewn bed!—

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