English Explanatory Dictionary

uncrown

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To deprive of the monarchy or other authority or status.
  2. To remove a crown from (often figuratively).

Word forms

uncrown uncrowns uncrowning uncrowned

Etymology

From Middle English uncoroun, uncroun, uncrowne; equivalent to un- + crown.

Synonyms

decrown depose dethrone discrown disenthrone unking unthrone

Related words

uncrowned
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