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unlace

verb un·lace \ˌən-ˈlās\

: to loosen or pull out the laces of (a shoe, boot, etc.)

Full Definition of UNLACE

transitive verb
1
:  to loose by undoing a lacing
2
obsolete :  undo, disgrace
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First Known Use of UNLACE

14th century
UNLACE Defined for Kids

unlace

verb un·lace \ˌən-ˈlās\
un·lacedun·lac·ing

Definition of UNLACE for Kids

:  to undo the laces of <unlace a shoe>

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