“+ transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English unlacen, from un- (II) + lacen to lace — more at lace
1.
a. : to loose by undoing a lacing : untie the laces of
unlaced her skates
b.
(1) : to free by or as if by undoing the laces : unloose the dress of
(2) obsolete : to expose to disgrace
what's the matter that you unlace your reputation thus — Shakespeare
2. : to loose and take off (a bonnet from a sail) : cast off (lacing in the rigging) : untie