Disembellish

Disembellish
Disembellish Dis`em*bel"lish, v. t. [Pref. dis- + embellish: cf. F. d['e]sembellir.] To deprive of embellishment; to disadorn. --Carlyle. [1913 Webster]

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  • disembellish — dis·embellish …   English syllables

  • disembellish — |dis+ transitive verb Etymology: dis + embellish : to deprive of adornment …   Useful english dictionary

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