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Unman
Pronunciation : Un*man"
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [1st pref. un- + man.]
Definition : 1. To deprive of the distinctive qualities of a human being, as reason, or the like. [R.] South.
2. To emasculate; to deprive of virility.
3. To deprive of the courage and fortitude of a man; to break or subdue the manly spirit in; to cause to despond; to dishearten; to make womanish. Let's not unman each other. Byron.
4. To deprive of men; as, to unman a ship.
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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