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English word origin

Etymology of unbit

From un- + bit.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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verb

simple past of unbite

verb

To remove the turns of (a rope or cable) from the bits. · to remove the bit from (a horse's mouth)

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From un- + bit.

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