| 释义 |
unˈreave, v. Now dial.
[un-2 3 + reave v.3]
trans. To unravel.
1593Bilson Govt. Christ's Ch. p. v, The warpe and webbe of the laie Presbyterie..hath so enfolded some mens wits, that they cannot vnreaue their cogitations from admiring their newe founde Consistories. 1594Spenser Amoretti xxiii, Penelope..Deuiz'd a Web..in which the worke that she all day did make, the same at night she did againe vnreaue. 1898R. Blakeborough Wit, etc. N. Riding Yorks 466 Unreave, to unwind. |