Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Not pinched; not galled.
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- adjective That has not been
wrung .
Etymologies
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Examples
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MOOS: But they ` re still together, his neck unwrung.
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“You should never let those troubles touch you so closely,” said his lordship, whose own withers at this moment were by no means unwrung.
The American Senator 2004
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At this remark, our uncle changed colour, and looked round the company, conscious that his own withers were not altogether unwrung.
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But when the irresistible arguments of the post-boy have prevailed upon them to proceed a mile or two, they will become callous to the first sensation; and being warm in the harness, as the said post-boy may term it, proceed as if their withers were altogether unwrung.
Waverley 2004
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His hair an unwrung mop drizzling icy rivers into his ears and eyes, wet clothes plastered to his freezing body, Jason rose and took inventory: The bottle was fine.
The Deed Keith Blanchard 2003
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His hair an unwrung mop drizzling icy rivers into his ears and eyes, wet clothes plastered to his freezing body, Jason rose and took inventory: The bottle was fine.
The Deed Keith Blanchard 2003
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His hair an unwrung mop drizzling icy rivers into his ears and eyes, wet clothes plastered to his freezing body, Jason rose and took inventory: The bottle was fine.
The Deed Keith Blanchard 2003
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He unwrung, as if hearing me demand that secret four per cent discount on commission which they allow antique dealers, as a bribe.
The Great California Game Gash, Jonathan 1991
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A virgin by nature and aptitude, as well as by years, untroubled by the bodily agonies that tore most men, but miraculously aware of them and tender towards them, as few are to pains that leave their own flesh unwrung.
An Excellent Mystery Peters, Ellis, 1913- 1985
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A virgin by nature and aptitude, as well as by years, untroubled by the bodily agonies that tore most men, but miraculously aware of them and tender towards them, as few are to pains that leave their own flesh unwrung.
An Excellent Mystery Peters, Ellis, 1913- 1985
chained_bear commented on the word unwrung
"'You must not talk about Nelson with two French officers in company,' cried Horse-Flesh. 'It ain't civil.'
"'Oh, never mind us, sir,' replied Jean-Pierre with a laugh. 'Our withers are unwrung. We have Duguay-Trouin, to name but one.'"
--Patrick O'Brian, The Nutmeg of Consolation, 205
March 7, 2008