UNLACE

/un lays"/ , v.t., unlaced, unlacing .

1. to loosen or undo the lacing or laces of (a pair of shoes, a corset, etc.).

2. to loosen or remove the garments of (a person) by or as if by undoing laces.

[ 1300-50; ME unlacen. See UN- 2 , LACE ]