unkennel

verb

un·​ken·​nel ˌən-ˈke-nᵊl How to pronounce unkennel (audio)
unkenneled or unkennelled; unkenneling or unkennelling; unkennels

transitive verb

1
a
: to drive (an animal, such as a fox) from a hiding place or den
b
: to free (dogs) from a kennel
2
: to bring out into the open : uncover

Word History

First Known Use

1575, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of unkennel was in 1575

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Cite this Entry

“Unkennel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unkennel. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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