unbucklev.
/(ˌ)ʌnˈbʌkl/, U.S. /ˌənˈbək(ə)l/ 1.
a. transitive. To unfasten the buckle of (a shoe, belt, etc.); to undo or set free in this way.
ΘΚΠ
the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > separation > separation or detachment > loosening or unfastening > loosen, unfasten, or untie [verb (transitive)] > undo specific fastening
unbucklec1386
unnail1485
unclasp1530
unsolder1538
disbuckle1562
unpin1587
unrivet1591
unlink1595
unloop1599
unpeg1604
unhasp1610
uncord1611
unhoop1611
unwedge1611
unsplint1615
refibulate1623
replumb1623
unlatchc1625
unscrew1651
unclamp1655
unrope1673
unstring1681
unlash1796
unkey1802
unspring1802
unwire1823
unstrap1828
unscotch1839
unclap1846
unspike1846
uncramp1851
unspear1859
untoggle1859
unsnap1862
undraw1872
disbutton1887
uncinch1891
disimpale1904
unzip1927
zip1927
unzipper1936
c1386 G. Chaucer Squire's Tale 555 Ne neuere..Ne koude man..Countrefete the Sophymes of his Art Ne were worthy vnbokelen his galoche.
1393 W. Langland Piers Plowman C. xx. 68 He vnbokelede hus boteles, and boþe he a-tamede.
c1430 Pilgr. Lyf Manhode (1869) i. cxxxviii. 72 Thanne the bocle j vnboclede.
1470–85 T. Malory Morte d'Arthur x. lx. 516 Soo the varlet wente to vnbockel his helme.
1548 N. Udall et al. tr. Erasmus Paraphr. Newe Test. I. Luke iii. f. 32v I..am vnworthy to vnbuccle the latchet of his shooes.
1574 A. Gilby tr. Test. Twelue Patriarches sig. Fviii The young men unbuckled Iosephes shooes at the gate.
a1616 W. Shakespeare Antony & Cleopatra (1623) iv. iv. 12 He that vnbuckles this, till we do please To daft for our Repose, shall heare a storme. View more context for this quotation
1755 E. Young Centaur v, in Wks. (1757) IV. 223 This is a militant state; nor must man unbuckle his armour, till he puts on his shroud.
1820 W. Scott Monastery I. vi. 190 He is like a miser, who will not unbuckle his purse to bestow a farthing.
1860 J. A. Froude Hist. Eng. (ed. 2) V. 389 Dropping his cloak he unbuckled his sword.
1886 C. E. Pascoe London of To-day (ed. 3) i. 23 The Major..fell to unbuckling the straps of his trunk.
b. In figurative context. (Cf. mail n.3 1c.)
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c1386 G. Chaucer Miller's Prol. 7 This gooth aright vnbokeled is the Male; Lat se now who shal telle another tale.
a1400 Partonope 7308 Of þi woo vnbocle þi male, And tell me all the verey trouþe.
c1600 T. Deloney 2nd Pt. Gentle Craft viii. sig. K2 Neuer be afraid man to vnbuckle your budget of close counsell to me.
1805 Ann. Rev. 3 164 We much doubt whether any one, not educated in the catholic schools, could have detected where the collar may best be unbuckled.
c. figurative. To free or separate from; to open up, display; to detach, break off.
ΘΚΠ
society > communication > manifestation > [verb (transitive)]
uppec897
atewOE
sutelec1000
openOE
awnc1175
kithec1175
forthteec1200
tawnec1220
let witc1275
forthshowa1300
to pilt out?a1300
showa1300
barea1325
mythc1330
unfoldc1374
to open outc1390
assign1398
mustera1400
reyve?a1400
vouchc1400
manifest?a1425
outshowc1425
ostendc1429
explayc1443
objecta1500
reveala1500
patefy?1509
decipher1529
relieve1533
to set outa1540
utter1542
report1548
unbuckle1548
to set forth1551
demonstrate1553
to hold forth1560
testify1560
explicate1565
forthsetc1565
to give show of1567
denudec1572
exhibit1573
apparent1577
display?1578
carry1580
cipher1583
laya1586
foreshow1590
uncloud?1594
vision1594
explain1597
proclaim1597
unroll1598
discloud1600
remonstrate1601
resent1602
to bring out1608
palesate1613
pronounce1615
to speak out1623
elicit1641
confess1646
bear1657
breathe1667
outplay1702
to throw out1741
evolve1744
announce1781
develop1806
exfoliate1808
evince1829
exposit1882
pack1925
society > authority > lack of subjection > freedom or liberty > liberation > set free [verb (transitive)] > free from restraint
ungyve1531
unlock1531
unbuckle1548
unpen1561
unmanacle1582
unmuzzlec1585
unseal1589
dischain1603
unshackle1611
to let out1613
uncage1620
unfreeze1637
loosen1645
unconfine1651
unsequester1664
unbay1687
uncurb1729
unbind1735
unleash1822
disenchain1853
the world > action or operation > ceasing > cease from (an action or operation) [verb (transitive)]
aswikec975
linOE
beleavec1175
forletc1175
i-swikec1175
restc1175
stutte?c1225
lina1300
blinc1314
to give overc1325
to do wayc1350
stintc1366
finisha1375
leavea1375
yleavec1380
to leave offa1382
refuse1389
ceasec1410
resigna1413
respite?a1439
relinquish1454
surcease1464
discontinue1474
unfill1486
supersede1499
desist1509
to have ado?1515
stop1525
to lay aside1530
stay1538
quata1614
to lay away1628
sist1635
quita1642
to throw up1645
to lay by1709
to come off1715
unbuckle1736
peter1753
to knock off1767
stash1794
estop1796
stow1806
cheese1811
to chuck itc1879
douse1887
nark1889
to stop off1891
stay1894
sling1902
can1906
to lay off1908
to pack in1934
to pack up1934
to turn in1938
to break down1941
to tie a can to (or on)1942
to jack in1948
to wrap it up1949
1548 Hall's Vnion: Henry VI f. clxxvjv This noble realme..shall neuer be vnbuckeled from her quotidian feuer.
1638 R. Brathwait Bessie Bell in Barnabees Journall (new ed.) sig. Ee6 Some comfort unbuckle my sweet honey-suckle.
1736 W. R. Chetwood Voy. W. O. G. Vaughan I. 294 The congregation immediately unbuckled their Devotions, and were crouding out as fast as they cou'd.
2.
a. absol. To undo the buckle or buckles of a belt, garment, etc.
ΘΚΠ
the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > separation > separation or detachment > loosening or unfastening > be loosened, unfastened, or undone [verb (intransitive)] > unfasten a buckle, strap, etc.
unbucklea1616
unstrap1828
a1616 W. Shakespeare Winter's Tale (1623) iv. iv. 648 Vnbuckle, vnbuckle. Fortunate Mistresse..you must retire your selfe Into some Couert. View more context for this quotation
1619 F. Beaumont & J. Fletcher King & No King iii. sig. F4v Why doe you weare a sword then? Come, vnbuckle... Vnbuckle I say, and giue it mee.
1649 W. Davenant Love & Honour i. i. 160 Unbuckle, Calladine, the day is hott.
1836 C. Dickens Sketches by Boz 1st Ser. II. 212 Up started the ostlers..unstrapping, and unchaining, and unbuckling.
b. transferred. To become slack.
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the world > health and disease > ill health > a disease > diseases of tissue > disorders of joints > have disorder of joints [verb (intransitive)] > of joints: become slack
unbuckle1648
1648 J. Beaumont Psyche xiii. clxxxii. 231 His joints unbuckled, and his eyes did start, His hair stood staring up.
c. figurative. To unbend, become less stiff.
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the mind > emotion > love > friendliness > social intercourse or companionship > be sociable [verb (intransitive)] > throw off coldness or reserve
thaw1598
untune1609
unbend1746
relax1836
to let (take) one's (back) hair down1850
unbuckle1886
1886 R. L. Stevenson Kidnapped viii. 70 Even the captain..would sometimes unbuckle a bit, and tell me of the fine countries he had visited.
Derivatives
unˈbuckling n.
ΘΚΠ
the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > separation > separation or detachment > loosening or unfastening > [noun] > other specific loosening
unlacing1578
unbuttoning1591
unbuckling1598
unstrapping1851
society > authority > lack of subjection > freedom or liberty > liberation > [noun] > from restraint
unmanacling1635
unmuzzling1769
unchaining1828
unbucklinga1859
1598 J. Florio Worlde of Wordes Sfibbiatura, an vnbuckling, an vnlacing.
a1859 T. De Quincey Posthumous Wks. (1891) I. 272 Through the unbuckling of human nature under higher inspirations.
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