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.
2.
To show openly; to disclose; to reveal.
"To
uncover his perjury to the oath of his coronation."
Milton.
3.
To divest of the hat or cap; to bare the head of; as, to uncover one's head; to uncover one's self.
© Webster 1913.
Un*cov"er (?), v. i.
1.
To take off the hat or cap; to bare the head in token of respect.
We are forced to uncover after them.
Addison.
2.
To remove the covers from dishes, or the like.
Uncover, dogs, and lap.
Shak.
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