Un-lāçe', v. t.

[imp. & p. p. UNLACED (un-lāst'); p. pr. & vb. n. UNLACING.]

1. To loose from lacing or fastening by a cord or strings passed through loops and holes; as, to unlace a helmet or a garment.
2. To loose the dress of.
3. To divest of ornaments. [Rare.] Shak.
4. (Naut.) To loose and take off, as a bonnet from a sail, or to cast off, as any lacing in any part of the rigging of a vessel. Totten.