unsash
Etymology
From un- + sash.
unsash means to untie the sash that holds an article of clothing. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.
verb
- To untie the sash that holds an article of clothing.“I know how to make her run mad with passion that has nothing to do with books and animals. I know how to make her unpin her hair, unsash her gown, unhook — But he hadn't said a word, only allowed the devil's own smile to lift one corner of his mouth.”
- To remove or release a sash from.“My job was to perform the Sashing Ceremony on the banks of the Esk. I should unsash the Honest Lad and Lass of 1953 with thanks for their services and then I should charge and sash the Honest Lad and Lass of 1954.”
- To open a sash.“Last humorous final situation I'm likely to register; rest will be hysterically funny; femme hystérique; or hysterical: sits down and eats the chicken like tomorrow is prohibition on food; tip-toe on the bed, unsash shutter, peering out: a Moroccan with Spanish lady, some species of argument under the window: ...”