unˈrind, v.
Also 6 vnrine.
[un-2 4. Cf. G. entrinden.]
trans. To strip of rind or bark. Hence unˈrinded ppl. a.1
| 1382 Wyclif Gen. xxx. 37 Jacob takynge green popil ȝerdis..a parti vnryendide hem. 1598 Florio, Sbucciare,..to pare..or vnbarke or vnrinde trees. 1611 Cotgr., Escorcée,..the pilled, or vnrinded part of a Plant. 1648 Hexham ii, Ontschoeyen, to Pill or Vnrinde a tree. |
b. fig. To undress.
| 1872 T. Hardy Under Greenw. Tree iv. ii, I've been forced to go upstairs and unrind myself. |