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unˈbung, v. [un-2 3.] trans. To take the bung out of (a barrel). Hence unˈbunging vbl. n.
1611Cotgr., Detapper, to vnbung, to open the bung-hole of. a1693Urquhart's Rabelais iii. Prol. 6 There did he..unbung it,..unstopple it. 1694Motteux Rabelais iv. li. 199 This Stuff has unbung'd the Orifice of my Mustard-Barrel. 1742Lond. & Country Brew. ii. (1743) 143 When Servants have the Bunging and Unbunging of such Casks of Malt-Liquors. |