[f. UNFOLD v.1 5.] That unfolds, discloses, or develops.

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1762.  Falconer, Shipwr., II. 285. The sailors … Attend th’ unfolding brails at his command.

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1798.  S. & Ht. Lee, Canterb. T., II. 355. The gay delights of unfolding nature.

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1814.  Wordsw., Excurs., VI. 855. It was the season of unfolding leaves.

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1862.  ‘Shirley’ (J. Skelton), Nugæ Crit., ii. 107. The unfolding acts of a great drama.

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