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unˈmail, v. [un-2 4. Cf. MDu. ontmaelgeren, -mailleren.] trans. To break or detach the links of (a mail-coat).
a1412Lydg. Two Merch. 668 How many a man hath Fortune assayled..Her habiriownys of steel also vnmayled. c1489Caxton Sonnes of Aymon iii. 79 Ye sholde haue seen..many a good haubergen vnmayled. 1611Cotgr., Desmaillé, vnmailed; vnlinked; vndone..as a coat of maile. Hence unˈmailing vbl. n.
1591Percivall, Desmalladura, vnmailing. 1611Cotgr., Desmaillure, an vnmailing; an vndoing..of maile. |