▪ I. unˈtrim, a.
(un-1 7.)
| 1570 Levins Manip. 131 Vntrym, inconcinnus. 1898 N. Munro J. Splendid xv, His hair was untrim. |
▪ II. unˈtrim, v.
[un-2 3.]
1. trans. To deprive of trimness or elegance; to strip of ornament.
| c 1600 Shakes. Sonn. xviii, Euery faire from faire some-time declines, By chance, or natures changing course vntrim'd. 1611 J. Davies (Heref.) Sco. Folly cxcvii, Their hairlesse scalpes..Barely affirme they were vntrimm'd by trulls. 1832 Hood Ode to J. Hume 40 Don't trim though, but untrim their [sc. soldiers'] jackets. |
2. To unbalance.
| 1884 Harrop Bolingbroke i. 21 The success of the French King's intrigues at Madrid had threatened..to untrim the balance of power. |