unman Meaning, Definition & Usage

Un*man" transitive verb

Etymology

1st pref. un- + man.

Definitions

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.