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An American Dictionary of the English Language
Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)
Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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Un-lēarn'ed-ness, n. p. 1446The state of being unlearned; want of learning; illiterateness.Un-lēash’, v. t. p. 1446To free from a leash, or as from a leash; to let go.Un-lēis'ured, a. p. 1446Not having leisure. [Obs. and rare.] Milton.Un-lēis'ured-ness, n. p. 1446The state of being un-leisured; continuous labor. [Obs.]Un-lĕss', conj. p. 1446Except, that is, remove or dismiss the fact or thing stated in the sentence or clause which follows; if not; supposing that not; excluding the case that; as, we can not thrive unless we are…Un-lĭcked', a. p. 1446Shapeless; not formed to smoothness; — from an old and vulgar opinion that the bear licks her young into shape. [Rare.] Shak.Un-light'sôme, a. p. 1446Wanting light; dark; obscure; gloomy. Milton.Un-like', a. p. 1446Not like; dissimilar; diverse; having no resemblance; as, the cases are entirely unlike. 2. Not likely; improbable; unlikely. [Obs.] Unlike quantities (Math.), quantities expressed by letters which…Un-like'li-hōod or Un-like'li-ness, n. p. 1446The state or quality of being unlikely; improbability.Un-like'ly, a. p. 1446Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected; as, an unlikely event; the thing you mention is very unlikely. 2. Not holding out a prospect of success; likely to fail; unpromising.Un-like'ly, adv. p. 1446In an unlikely manner; improbably.Un-lik'en, v. t. p. 1446To assume or claim falsely; to pretend. [Obs.] Wycliffe.Un-like'ness, n. p. 1446The state or quality of being unlike; want of resemblance; dissimilitude.Un-lim'ber, v. t. p. 1446(Mil.) To detach the limber from; as, to unlimber the guns.Un-līm'it-a-ble, a. p. 1446Admitting no limits; boundless; illimitable. [Rare.]Un-lim'it-ed, a. p. 1446Not limited; having no bounds; boundless. 2. Undefined; indefinite; not bounded by proper exceptions; as, unlimited terms. 3. Unconfined; not restrained. Ascribe not to God such an unlimited exercise…Un-lim'it-ed-ly, adv. p. 1447In an unlimited manner; without bounds.Un-lim'it-ed-ness, n. p. 1447The state or quality of being unlimited; boundless, or undefined.Un-lĭnk', v. t. p. 1447To separate, as links; to loose; to unfasten; to untwist.Un-liq'ui-dā'ted, a. p. 1447Not liquidated; not adjusted or settled. Unliquidated damages (Law), penalties or damages not ascertained. Wharton. Burrill.Un-līve', v. t. p. 1447To live in a contrary manner, as a life; to live in a manner contrary to. [R.] Glanville.Un-lōad', v. t. p. 1447To take the load from; to discharge of a load or cargo; to disburden; as, to unload a ship; to unload a cart, or a beast. 2. Hence, to relieve from any thing onerous or troublesome.Un-lō′kā-ted, a. p. 1447Not located or placed; not fixed in a place. 2. Not having been surveyed, or designated by marks, limits, or boundaries, as appropriated to some individual, company, or corporation; as, unlocated…Un-lŏck′, v. t. p. 1447To unfasten, as what is locked; as, to unlock a door or a chest. 2. To open, in general; to lay open. Unlock your springs, and open all your shades. Pope.Un-lōōked'-fōr, a. p. 1447Not looked for, expected, or foreseen.Un-lōōse', v. t. p. 1447To make loose.Un-lōōse', v. i. p. 1447To fall in pieces; to lose all connection or union.Un-lōōs'en, v. t. p. 1447To loosen; to unloose. ☞ The words unloose and unloosen are not necessary, the idea being expressed by loose and loosen.Un-lōrd', v. t. p. 1447To deprive of the rank of lord; to reduce from being a lord to the common rank. “The unlording of bishops.” Milton.Un-lōve', v. t. p. 1447To cease to love; to hate. [Rare.]Un-lōve'li-ness, n. p. 1447The state or quality of being unlovely; want of loveliness; unamiableness.Un-lōve'ly, a. p. 1447Not lovely; not amiable; destitute of the qualities which attract love, or possessing qualities that excite dislike; disagreeable; displeasing; unpleasant.Un-lŭck'i-ly, adv. p. 1447In an unlucky manner; unfortunately; by ill fortune.Un-lŭck'i-ness, n. p. 1447The state or quality of being unlucky; unfortunateness; ill fortune.Un-lŭck'y, a. p. 1447Not lucky; unfortunate; not successful; unhappy; as, an unlucky man; an unlucky adventure; an unlucky throw of dice; an unlucky game. ☞ This word is usually applied to incidents in which success…Un-lŭst’, n. p. 1447Listlessness; indolence. [Obs.]Un-lŭst'y, a. p. 1447Not lusty; not stout; weak. 2. Listless; indolent. [Obs.]Un-lūte', v. t. p. 1447To separate, as things cemented or luted; to take the lute or clay from.Un-măg'is-trāte, v. t. p. 1447To cause to cease to be a magistrate; to divest of the office or authority of a magistrate. [Obs.] Milton.Un-māk'a-ble, a. p. 1447Incapable of being made; not to be made. [Rare.] Grew.Un-māke', v. t. p. 1447To destroy the form and qualities of; to deprive of being; to uncreate. God does not make or unmake things to try experiments. Burnet.Un-māl'le-a-bĭl'i-ty, n. p. 1447The quality or state of being unmalleable, or not malleable.Un-māl'le-a-ble, a. p. 1447Not malleable; not capable of being hammered into a plate, or of being extended by beating.Un-mān', v. t. p. 1447To deprive of the distinctive qualities of a human being, as reason, and the like. [Rare.] South. 2. To emasculate; to deprive of virility. 3. To deprive of the courage and fortitude of a man; to…Un-măn’hŏŏd, n. p. 1447The state or quality of being unmanly; want of manhood. [Obs.]Un-mān'ly, a. p. 1447Not becoming a human being. [Rare.] Collier. 2. Unsuitable to a man; effeminate. “Unmanly warmth and tenderness of love.” Addison. 3. Not worthy of a noble mind; ignoble; base; ungenerous; cowardly.Un-măn'li-ness, n. p. 1447The state or quality of being unmanly.Un-mānned', p. a. p. 1447Not furnished with men; as, an unmanned ship. 2. Not tamed, or made familiar with, or subject to, man. [Rare.] “Handled her as men unmanned hawks.” Beau. & Fl. 3. Hence, maiden; virgin. [Rare.] “My…Un-măn'nered, a. p. 1447Uncivil; rude. B. Jonson.Un-măn'ner-li-ness, n. p. 1447The state or quality of being unmannerly; want of good manners; breach of civility; rudeness of behavior.Un-măn'ner-ly, a. p. 1447Not mannerly; not having good manners; ill bred; rude in behavior; as, an unmannerly youth; an unmannerly jest.Un-măn'ner-ly, adv. p. 1447Uncivilly.Un-măn’tle, v. t. p. 1447To divest of a mantle; to remove a mantle from. Nay, she said, but I will unmantle you. W. Scott.Un-mā'r'y, v. t. p. 1447To divorce. [Rare.] Milton.Un-mär'tyr, v. t. p. 1447To cause to cease to be a martyr. [Obs.] Fuller.Un-mās'cu-lāte, v. t. p. 1447To emasculate. [Obs.]Un-māsk', v. t. p. 1447To strip of a mask, or of any disguise; to lay open; to expose.Un-măsk', v. t. p. 1447To put off a mask.Un-mâsk'er, n. p. 1447One who unmasks, or strips off disguise.Un-mâs'ter-a-ble, a. p. 1447Incapable of being mastered or subdued. [Obs.] Browne.