unbankEtymologyFrom un- + bank (“a financial institution”).verbSynonym of debank“We must..use a bank to unbank the banks, to the extent that may be necessary.”To remove a bank or barrier from; to open by, or as if by, the removal of a bank.“We may forget them, ay forget the world, Its cares, its kingdoms, and unbank the hours”To make (a fire) burn up by raking off the ashes from the top, opening draughts, etc.