dishorn

present singular third person dishorns · participle present dishorning · participle past dishorned · past dishorned

1. transitiveTo remove the horns of.

   to dishorn cattle

   2 more examples

   We'll all present ourselves, dishorn the spirit.

   c. 1597 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Merry Wiues of Windsor”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount, published 1623, →OCLC, [Act IV, scene iv]

   Is this not abundant proof that dishorning is not necessary for the benefit of the animal, or to render it fit for all the legitimate purposes of its owner, and that tipping or knobbing has been found to be, and is, practically sufficient?

   1889, The Law Journal Reports: New Series - Volumes 58-60, page 153

   Synonyms: dehorn, unhorn