unhorseEtymologyFrom Middle English unhorsen, equivalent to un- + horse.unhorse means To forcibly remove from a horse. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 81 out of 100.verbTo forcibly remove from a horse.“The knight was unhorsed when his opponent's lance struck his shield.”To disrupt or unseat; to remove from a position.“The incumbent governor was unhorsed by the scandal that broke during his reelection campaign.”