undress

English

/ʌnˈdɹɛs/, /ʌnˈdʒɹɛs/

verb
Definitions
  • (reflexive) To remove one's clothing.
  • (intransitive) To remove one’s clothing.
  • (transitive) To remove the clothing of (someone).
  • (transitive) To strip of something.
  • To take the dressing, or covering, from.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English undressen pre from English dress.

Origin

English

dress

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