Uncross

v. [UN-² 3.] trans. To take out of, change back from, a crossed position.

1599.  G. Silver, Paradoxes Def., 4. He shal haue great disaduantage, both in making of a strong crosse, and also in vncrossing againe.

1611.  Cotgr., Descroiser, to vncrosse; to open,… lay, or set straight a thing which stands acrosse.

1760.  Sterne, Tr. Shandy, IV. Slawkenb. Tale. Having uncrossed his arms with the same solemnity with which he crossed them.

1815.  Scott, Guy M., iii. The Dominie groaned deeply, uncrossed his legs.

1871.  ‘M. Legrand,’ Cambr. Freshm., ix. 169. Mr. Samuel uncrossed the knives, and let the salt lie, in a reckless manner.