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uncover
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Uncover \Un*cov"er\, v. i.
1. To take off the hat or cap; to bare the head in token of
respect.
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We are forced to uncover after them. --Addison.
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2. To remove the covers from dishes, or the like.
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Uncover, dogs, and lap. --Shak.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Uncover \Un*cov"er\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Uncovered; p. pr. & vb. n. Uncovering.] [1st pref. un- + cover.] 1. To take the cover from; to divest of covering; as, to uncover a box, bed, house, or the like; to uncover one's body. [1913 Webster] 2. To show openly; to disclose; to reveal. "To uncover his perjury to the oath of his coronation." --Milton. [1913 Webster] 3. To divest of the hat or cap; to bare the head of; as, to uncover one's head; to uncover one's self. [1913 Webster]
