v. [UN-2 4 b.] trans. To free from shadow; fig. to disclose, reveal.
In quot. 1599 = SHADOW v. 7; perh an error.
1550. Thomas, Ital. Dict., Sgombrare, to vnshadowe or leaue voide.
1595. R. Barnfield, Cynthia, To Rdrs. (Arb.), 44. I will vnshaddow my conceit: being nothing else, but an imitation of Virgill.
1599. R. Linche, Anc. Fiction, I iv. This picture of Honor … was oftentimes set forth with two wings on the shoulders thereof, intending & vnshadowing thereby, that honour and glorie doe as it were lend wings vnto men of vertue and merit.
1818. Byron, Lett. to Moore, 2 June. The dawn gleams over the Grand Canal, and unshadows the Rialto.
1821. Southey, Vis. Judgem., i. 51. To thy mortal sight shall the Grave unshadow its secrets.
