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Webster 1913 Edition
Unstring
Un-string′
,Verb.
T.
[1st pref.
un-
+ string
.] 1.
To deprive of a string or strings; also, to take from a string;
as, to
. unstring
beads2.
To loosen the string or strings of;
as, to
. unstring
a harp or a bow3.
To relax the tension of; to loosen.
“His garland they unstring.” Dryden.
Used also figuratively;
as, his nerves were
.unstrung
by fearWebster 1828 Edition
Unstring
UNSTRING'
, v.t.1.
To relax tension; to loosen; as, to unstring the nerves.2.
To deprive of strings; as, to unstring a harp.3.
To loose; to untie.4.
To take from a string; as, to unstring beads.