unbonnetedadj.
/(ˌ)ʌnˈbɒnᵻtᵻd/, U.S. /ˌənˈbɑnədəd/ 1. Not wearing a bonnet; having the head uncovered, spec. as a mark of respect. Also figurative.
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the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > respect > [adjective] > bareheaded or baring the head
barec1405
bare-headeda1533
capping1602
unbonneted1608
barehead1622
cap-in-hand1889
1608 W. Shakespeare King Lear viii. 13 This night..vnbonneted he runnes, And bids what will take all. View more context for this quotation
a1616 W. Shakespeare Othello (1622) i. ii. 23 My demerrits, May speake vnbonnited to as proud a fortune As this that I haue reach'd. View more context for this quotation
1818 C. Lamb Sonn. x Wet and chilly on thy deck I stood Unbonnetted and gazed upon the flood.
1823 W. Scott Quentin Durward III. iii. 65 ‘No,’ replied the gray-headed seneschal, who attended upon him unbonnetted.
1863 W. Thornbury True as Steel I. 208 Standing unbonneted before his good master.
2. Of the head: Not covered by a bonnet.
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the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > wearing clothing > [adjective] > wearing headgear > wearing a cap > not
uncapped1564
unbonneted1820
caplessa1839
the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > wearing clothing > [adjective] > wearing headgear > wearing a lady's bonnet > not
bonnetless1502
unbonneted1820
1820 W. Scott Monastery I. x. 310 Halbert, his head unbonneted..sped up..the little valley of Glendearg.
1876 M. M. Grant Sun-maid I. ix. 278 A broad parasol shielding her unbonneted head.
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