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unˈdam, v.
[un-2 3.]
1. trans. To release from a dam. Also fig.
1697Dryden Virg. Georg. i. 160 The wary Ploughman, on the Mountain's Brow, Undams his watry Stores. 1885Pall Mall G. 27 Oct. 5/1 A stream of impertinent chatter such as the most voluble sciolist would hesitate to undam.
2. To deprive of a protective dam.
a1713A. Pitcairne in N. & Q. Ser. v. VIII. 498/1 Amphibious wretches, Sudden be your fall! May man undam you, And God damn you all! (Cf. undamn v.) |