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An American Dictionary of the English Language

by Noah Webster

Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)

Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865

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  1. Un-fīx', p. pr. & vb. n.p. 1442UNFIXING.] 1. To loosen from a fastening; to detach from any thing that holds; to unsettle; to unhinge; as, to unfix the mind or affections. 2. To make fluid; to dissolve. Nor can the rising sun…
  2. Un-fix'ed-ness, n.p. 1442The state of being unfixed or unsettled.
  3. Un-flĕsh', v. t.p. 1442To deprive of flesh; to reduce to a skeleton. “Unfleshed humanity.” Wordsworth.
  4. Un-flĕshed', a.p. 1442Not fleshed; not seasoned to blood; raw; as, an unfleshed hound; unfleshed valor. [Rare.] Shak.
  5. Un-flĕx'i-ble, a.p. 1442Not flexible; inflexible. [Rare.]
  6. Un-fōld', v. t.p. 1442To open the folds of; to expand; to spread out. Unfold thy forehead gathered into frowns. Herbert. 2. To open, as any thing covered or close; to lay open to view or contemplation; to bring out in all…
  7. Un-fold', v. i.p. 1442To open; to become disclosed or developed. The wind blows cold While the morning doth unfold. J. Fletcher.
  8. Un-fōōl', v. t.p. 1442To restore from folly, or from being a fool. [Obs.] Shak.
  9. Ŭn/fōre-see'a-ble, a.p. 1442Incapable of being foreseen. [Rare.] South.
  10. Ŭn'for-giv'en, a.p. 1442Not forgiven; not pardoned.
  11. Ŭn′for-giv′ing, a.p. 1442Not forgiving; not disposed to overlook or pardon offenses; implacable; inexorable.
  12. Un-fōrm', v. t.p. 1442To decompose or resolve into parts; to destroy the form of; to unmake. [Rare.]
  13. Un-fôrmed’, p. a.p. 1442Decomposed or resolved into parts; having the form destroyed. 2. Not formed; not arranged into regular shape, order, or relations. Unformed stars (Astron.), stars not grouped into any constellation…
  14. Un-fôrt'ū-nate, a.p. 1442Not fortunate; unsuccessful; not prosperous; unlucky; attended with misfortune; unhappy; as, an unfortunate adventure; an unfortunate man; an unfortunate commander; unfortunate business.
  15. Un-fôr'tū-nate-ly, adv.p. 1442In an unfortunate manner; unsuccessfully; unhappily.
  16. Un-fôrt'ū-nate-ness, n.p. 1442The condition or quality of being unfortunate; ill luck; ill fortune; failure of success.
  17. Un-found'ed, a.p. 1442Not founded; not built or established. 2. Hence, having no foundation; baseless; vain; idle; as, unfounded expectations.
  18. Un-found'ed-ly, adv.p. 1442In an idle or unfounded manner.
  19. Un-frăm'a-ble, a.p. 1442Not capable of being framed or formed. [Obs.] Hooker.
  20. Un-frām'a-ble-ness, n.p. 1442The quality of not being framable. [Obs.] Sanderson.
  21. Un-frāme', v. t.p. 1442To take apart, or destroy the frame of.
  22. Un-frăn'ġi-ble, a.p. 1442Infrangible. [Obs.]
  23. Un-frē'quen-cy, n.p. 1442The state of being unfrequent; infrequency. [Rare.] Cooper.
  24. Un-frē'quent, a.p. 1442Not frequent; not common; not happening often; infrequent.
  25. Un'fre-quēnt', v. t.p. 1442To cease to frequent. [Obs.]
  26. Un'fre-quēnt'ed, a.p. 1442Rarely visited; seldom resorted to by human beings; as, an unfrequented place or forest.
  27. Un-frē'quent-ly, adv.p. 1442Not often; seldom; infrequently.
  28. Un-frĭend', n.p. 1442One not a friend. [Rare.] W. Scott.
  29. Un-frīend'ed, a.p. 1442Wanting friends; not countenanced or supported. If Richard does indeed come back, it must be alone, unfollowed, unfriended. W. Scott.
  30. Un-frĭend'li-ness, n.p. 1442The quality of being unfriendly; disfavor; unkindness.
  31. Un-friend'ly, a.p. 1442Not friendly; not kind or benevolent; hostile; as, an unfriendly neighbor. 2. Not favorable; not adapted to promote or support any object; as, weather unfriendly to health.
  32. Un-frīend'ship, n.p. 1442The state of being unfriendly; unfriendliness; enmity. “An act of unfriendship to my sovereign person.” W. Scott.
  33. Un-frŏck', v. t.p. 1442To deprive of a frock; to divest; hence, specifically, to deprive of priestly character or privilege; as, to unfrock a priest.
  34. Un-fruit'ful, a.p. 1442Not producing fruit; barren; as, an unfruitful tree. 2. Not producing offspring; not prolific; barren; as, an unfruitful female. 3. Not producing good effects or works; as, an unfruitful life. 4.…
  35. Un-fruit'ful-ly, adv.p. 1442In an unfruitful manner; without producing fruit.
  36. Un-fruit'ful-ness, n.p. 1442The quality of being unfruitful; barrenness; infecundity; unproductiveness;—applied to persons or things.
  37. Un-fûrl', v. t.p. 1442To loose from a furled state; to unfold; to expand; to open or spread; as, to unfurl sails.
  38. Un-fūr'nish, v. t.p. 1442To strip of furniture; to divest; to strip. 2. To leave naked.
  39. Un-fū'si-ble, a.p. 1442Infusible. [Rare.]
  40. Un-gāin', a.p. 1442Not bringing gain or profit; unproductive; unprofitable. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl. 2. Clumsy; awkward; ungainly. [Prov. Eng.]
  41. Un-gāin'li-ness, n.p. 1442The state or quality of being ungainly; clumsiness; awkwardness.
  42. Un-gāin'ly, a.p. 1442Not expert or dexterous; clumsy; awkward; uncouth; as, an ungainly strut in walking. “His ungainly figure and eccentric manners.” Macaulay.
  43. Un-gēar′, v. t.p. 1442To strip of gear; to unharness; to throw out of gear.
  44. Un-gēld',, n.p. 1442(A-Sax. Law.) A person so far out of the protection of the law, that if he were murdered, no geld or fine should be paid, or composition made by him that killed him. Cowell. Burrill.
  45. Un-gēn'er-oŭs, a.p. 1442Not generous; illiberal; ignoble; unkind; dishonorable. The victor never will impose on Cato Ungenerous terms. Addison.
  46. Un-gĕn'er-oūs-ly, adv.p. 1442In an ungenerous manner.
  47. Un-gĕn'i-tūred, a.p. 1442Without genitals; opposing or preventing generation. [Obs.] Sheff.
  48. Un-gĕt', v. t.p. 1442To cause to be unbegotten or unborn, or as if unbegotten or unborn. I'll disown you, I'll disinherit you, I'll unget you. Sheridan.
  49. Un-gīrd′, v. t.p. 1442To loose from a girdle or band; to unbind. He ungirded his camels. Gen. xxiv. 32.
  50. Un-gīve', v. t.p. 1442To take back, as a gift; to recall. [Obs.] Fuller.
  51. Un-glāze', v. t.p. 1442To strip of glass; to remove the glazing or glass from.
  52. Un-glō'ri-fy, v. t.p. 1442To deprive of glory. [R.] Watts.
  53. Un-glō'ri-oŭs, a.p. 1442Inglorious. [Obs.]
  54. Un-glōve', v. t.p. 1442To take off the gloves of or from. Beau. & Fl.
  55. Un-glūe', v. t.p. 1443To separate, as any thing that is glued or cemented.
  56. Un gōd', v. t.p. 1443To divest of divinity; to deprive of divine qualities or attributes. [Rare.] Dryden. 2. To cause to have or recognize no god; to make godless or atheistical. [Obs.] Dryden.
  57. Un-gŏd'dess, v. t.p. 1443To divest of the qualities, attributes, or personality of a goddess. [Obs.]
  58. Un-gŏd'i-ly, adv.p. 1443In an ungodly manner; impiously; wickedly.
  59. Un-gōd'li-ness, n.p. 1443The quality of being ungodly; impiety; wickedness; disregard of God and his commands; any positive act of disobedience or irreverence. The wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all…
  60. Un-gŏd'ly, a.p. 1443Not godly; neglecting the fear and worship of God; wicked; impious; sinful. 2. Polluted by sin or wickedness. “The hours of this ungodly day.” Shak.