uncase

[ uhn-keys ]

/ ʌnˈkeɪs /

to remove from a case; remove the case from.

to remove the cover from; put on view.

to make known; reveal.

Origin of uncase

First recorded in 1560–70; un-² + case²

Then did they uncase their flagons by heaps and dozens, and with their leaguer-provision made excellent good cheer.

Gargantua and Pantagruel, Complete. |Francois Rabelais
Watching every opportunity of a slack guard, he endeavours to uncase her, in order to touch what is always the most concealed.

The Book of Curiosities |I. Platts
One of the groomes of your wardrobe, come, uncase, uncase; byr Lady a good Kersey.

Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (8 of 10) |Francis Beaumont
Of this sin, I cannot now speak; but, when God shall offer opportunity, I shall endeavour to uncase it you.

The Covenants And The Covenanters |Various

Keep both of you your shapes, and we are in no fear of a surprize from the doctor: If you uncase, his presence would undo us.

Three Hours after Marriage |John Gay