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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-spēak'a-bly, adv.p. 1450In an unspeakable manner or degree; inexpressibly; unutterably.
  2. Un-spĕd', a.p. 1450Not performed; not dispatched. [Obs.]
  3. Un-sphêre', v. t.p. 1450To remove, as a planet or other body, from its sphere or orb.
  4. Un-spike', v. t.p. 1450To remove a spike from, as from the vent of a cannon.
  5. Un-split', a.p. 1450Not split; not shed. 2. Not spoiled. [Obs.] Tusser.
  6. Un-spir'it, v. t.p. 1450To depress in spirits; to dispirit; to dishearten. [Rare.]
  7. Un-spĭr'it-ū-al-ize, v. t.p. 1450To deprive of spirituality. South.
  8. Un-spŏt'ted, a.p. 1450Not spotted; free from spot. 2. Especially, free from moral stain; untainted with guilt; unblemished; immaculate; as, unspotted reputation.
  9. Un-spŏt'ted-ness, n.p. 1450The state or quality of being unspotted.
  10. Un-squire', v. t.p. 1450To divest of the title or privilege of an esquire. [Rare.] Swift.
  11. Un-stāte', v. t.p. 1450To deprive of state or dignity. [Rare.] “Unstate his happiness.” Shak.
  12. Un-stēad'i-ly, adv.p. 1450In an unsteady manner; inconstantly.
  13. Un-stĕad’i-ness, n.p. 1450The quality or state of being unsteady; unstableness; inconstancy; want of firmness; irresolution; mutableness.
  14. Un-stĕad'y, a.p. 1450Not steady; not constant; mutable; variable; changeable; as, unsteady winds.
  15. Un-still', a.p. 1450Not still; restless. [Rare.]
  16. Un-sting', v. t.p. 1450To disarm of a sting. [Rare.] Elegant dissertations on virtue and vice . . . will not un-sting calamity. J. M. Mason.
  17. Un-stitch', v. t.p. 1450To open by picking out stitches; to take out or undo the stitches of.
  18. Un-stöck', v. t.p. 1450To deprive of a stock; to remove the stock from; to loose from that which fixes or holds fast. 2. To remove from the stocks, as a ship.
  19. Un-stŏp', v. t.p. 1450To free from a stopple, as a bottle or cask. 2. To free from any obstruction; to open.
  20. Un-strāin', v. t.p. 1450To loosen or relieve from a strain; to relax.
  21. Un-strĕngth', n.p. 1450Want of strength; weakness; feebleness. [Obs.] Wycliffe.
  22. Un-string′, v. t.p. 1450To deprive of strings; as, to unstring a harp. 2. To relax the tension of; to loosen; as, to un-string the nerves. 3. To take from a string; as, to unstring beads.
  23. Ŭn/suc-ceed'/a-ble, a.p. 1450Not able or likely to succeed. [Obs.] Browne.
  24. Ŭn/suc-cĕss’, n.p. 1450Want of success; failure; misfortune. [Rare.] Prof. Wilson.
  25. Ŭn/suc-cess'ful, a.p. 1450Not successful; not producing the desired event; not fortunate; meeting with, or resulting in, failure: unhappy.
  26. Ŭn/suc-cĕss'ful-ly, adv.p. 1450In an unsuccessful manner; without a favorable issue; unfortunately.
  27. Un/suc-cess'ful-ness, n.p. 1450The quality of being unsuccessful; want of success or favorable issue.
  28. Un-sŭf'fer-a-ble, a.p. 1450Insufferable. [Obs.]
  29. Un-sŭf'fer-a-bly, adv.p. 1450Insufferably. [Obs.]
  30. Un/suf-fi'cience, n.p. 1450Insufficiency. [Obs.] Hooker.
  31. Ŭn'suf-fi'cient, a.p. 1450Insufficient. [Obs.]
  32. Un-süit'a-ble, a.p. 1450Not suitable; not adapted; unfit; as, timber unsuitable for a bridge. 2. Unbecoming; improper; as, a dress unsuitable for a clergyman; unsuitable returns for favors.
  33. Un-süit'a-ble-ness, n.p. 1450The state or quality of being unsuitable; unfitness; incongruity; impropriety.
  34. Un-sūit'a-bly, adv.p. 1450In an unsuitable manner; incongruously; as, a man and wife unsuitably matched.
  35. Ŭn'sup-pōrt'a-ble, a.p. 1450Insupportable. [Obs.]
  36. Ŭn-sup-pōrt'a-ble-ness, n.p. 1450Insupportableness. [Obs.] Wilkins.
  37. Ŭn'sup-pōrt'a-bly, adv.p. 1450Insupportably. [Obs.]
  38. Un-sure'ty, n.p. 1451Want of surety; uncertainty. [Obs.]
  39. Un-swāth'e, v. t.p. 1451To take a swathe from; to relieve from a bandage.
  40. Un-swāy'a-ble, a.p. 1451Not to be swayed; ungovernable. [Obs.] Shak.
  41. Un-sweâr', v. t. & i.p. 1451To recant or recall, as an oath; to recall after having sworn.
  42. Un-sweâr', v. i.p. 1451To recall an oath. Spenser.
  43. Un-swĕat', v. t.p. 1451To relieve from perspiration; to ease or cool after exercise or toil. [Rare.] Milton.
  44. Un-swĕll', v. i.p. 1451To sink from a swollen or tumid state; to subside. [Obs.] Chaucer.
  45. Ŭn'sym-mĕt'ric-al, a.p. 1451Wanting symmetry or due proportion of parts. 2. (Bot.) Not symmetrical; — said of the segments of the calyx and corolla, the sepals and petals, and also the stamens when they are not regular and…
  46. Ŭn'sym-mĕt'ric-al-ly, adv.p. 1451Not symmetrically.
  47. Un-tăck', v. t.p. 1451To separate, as what is tacked; to disjoin; to loosen; to release. His mind then roving, and being untacked from honest cares, temptation seized on him. Barrow.
  48. Un-tall', a.p. 1451Not of lofty spirit. [Obs.] Chaucer.
  49. Un-tăn'ġi-bĭl'i-ty, n.p. 1451Intangibility. [Rare.]
  50. Un-tăn'ġi-ble, a.p. 1451Intangible. [Rare.]
  51. Un-tăn'ġi-bly, adv.p. 1451Intangibly. [Rare.]
  52. Un-tăn'gle, v. t.p. 1451To loose from tangles or intricacy; to disentangle; as, to untangle thread. Untangle this cruel chain. Prior.
  53. Un-tēach', v. t.p. 1451To cause to forget, or lose from memory, as what has been taught. Experience will unteach us. Browne. One heart laid open were a school Which would unteach mankind the lust to shine or rule. Byron.
  54. Un-tĕll'a-ble, a.p. 1451Not to be told of; indescribable. [Obs.]
  55. Un-tĕm'per-ate, a.p. 1451Intemperate. [Obs.]
  56. Un-tĕm'per-ate-ly, adv.p. 1451Intemperately. [Obs.]
  57. Un-tĕmpt'er, n.p. 1451One who does not tempt, or who is not a tempter. [Obs.] Wycliffe.
  58. Un-tĕnt', v. t.p. 1451To bring out of a tent. [R.] Shak.
  59. Un-thănk', n.p. 1451Want of thankfulness; ingratitude. [Obs.] Chaucer.
  60. Un-think', v. t.p. 1451To dismiss from the mind, or recall or take back, as a thought. Shak.