unhood

unhood
/un hood"/, v.t.
1. to divest of a hood or covering.
2. to remove from (a hawk) the hood used to blind it.
[1565-75; UN-2 + HOOD1]

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  • unhood — un·hood …   English syllables

  • unhood — /ʌnˈhʊd/ (say un hood) verb (t) to divest of a hood, especially that of a hawk. {un 2 + hood1} …  

  • unhood — “+ transitive verb Etymology: un (II) + hood : to remove a hood or covering from : expose …   Useful english dictionary

  • unhooded — “+ adjective Etymology: in sense 1, from past participle of unhood; in sense 2, from un (I) + hooded 1. : divested of a hood 2. : not having a hood …   Useful english dictionary

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