unhelm

/ (ʌnˈhɛlm) /

verb

to remove the helmet of (oneself or another)

Word Origin for unhelm

C15: from un- ² + helm ²

Words nearby unhelm

unheard, unheard of, unheard-of, unheated, unheeded, unhelm, unhelpful, unheralded, unhesitating, unhindered, unhinge

Example sentences from the Web for unhelm

  • Then the servant cut short my thoughts, and led us to the bishop, bidding me unhelm first.

    A Thane of Wessex |Charles W. Whistler

  • He descended into the lists, and commanded them to unhelm the conquered champion.

    Ivanhoe |Walter Scott

  • But for the sake of what had been I was fain to unhelm for a moment as we stepped past them.

    A Prince of Cornwall |Charles W. Whistler

  • Any combatant might unhelm himself, and until his helmet was replaced, none could assail him.

    The History of Chivalry, Volume I (of 2) |Charles Mills