unharness

[ uhn-hahr-nis ]

/ ʌnˈhɑr nɪs /

to strip of harness; detach the harness from (a horse, mule, etc.).

to divest of armor, as a knight or warhorse.

Origin of unharness

First recorded in 1400–50, unharness is from the Middle English word onharnesen. See un-², harness

Much to my astonishment, he obeyed the summons with alacrity, and proceeded to unharness the mare with the greatest despatch.

Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1 (of 2) |Charles Lever
"Tell them not to unharness," he said; and he read the letter through a second time.

The Deputy of Arcis |Honore de Balzac
Her grandfather might want the buggy; it was best not to unharness until she knew.

Nobody's Child |Elizabeth Dejeans
Finally, however, as he did not reappear, Edward was called to assist them from the carriage and unharness the horse.

E.P. Roe: Reminiscences of his Life |Mary A. Roe

We must unharness him, and escape on him, said Lampin; lets make haste.

Brother Jacques (Novels of Paul de Kock, Volume XVII) |Charles Paul de Kock

unharness

/ (ʌnˈhɑːnɪs) /

to remove the harness from (a horse, etc)

archaic to remove the armour from