unburthen

unburthen
unburˈden, (archaic) unburˈthen transitive verb
1. To free from a burden
2. To discharge, cast off (eg a burden)
3. (reflexive) to tell one's secrets or anxieties freely, unbosom (oneself)
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Main Entry: ↑unburden

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unburthen, -ed, -some
varr. unburden, etc.

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  • Unburthen — Un*bur then, v. t. [1st pref. un + burthen.] To unburden; to unload. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • unburden — /ʌnˈbɜdn/ (say un berdn) verb (t) 1. to free from a burden. 2. to relieve (one s mind, conscience, etc., or oneself) by disclosure or confession of something. 3. to cast off or get rid of, as a burden or something burdensome; disclose; reveal.… …  

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