Un*man" (?), v. t. [1st pref. un- + man.]

1.

To deprive of the distinctive qualities of a human being, as reason, or the like.

[R.]

South.

2.

To emasculate; to deprive of virility.

3.

To deprive of the courage and fortitude of a man; to break or subdue the manly spirit in; to cause to despond; to dishearten; to make womanish.

Let's not unman each other. Byron.

4.

To deprive of men; as, to unman a ship.

 

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