Defn: To divest of a mask. Shak.
DISMAST
Dis*mast", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dismasted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Dismasting.] Etym: [Pref. dis- + mast: cf. F. démâter.]
Defn: To deprive of a mast of masts; to break and carry away the masts from; as, a storm dismasted the ship.
DISMASTMENT
Dis*mast"ment, n.
Defn: The act of dismasting; the state of being dismasted. [R.]
Marshall.
DISMAW
Dis*maw", v. t.
Defn: To eject from the maw; to disgorge. [R.] Shelton.
DISMAY Dis*may", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dismayed; p. pr. & vb. n. Dismaying.] Etym: [OE. desmaien, dismaien, OF. esmaier; pref. es- (L. ex) + OHG. magan to be strong or able; akin to E. may. In English the pref. es- was changed to dis- (L. dis-). See May, v. i.]
1. To disable with alarm or apprehensions; to depress the spirits or courage of; to deprive or firmness and energy through fear; to daunt; to appall; to terrify. Be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed. Josh. i. 9. What words be these What fears do you dismay Fairfax.
2. To render lifeless; to subdue; to disquiet. [Obs.] Do not dismay yourself for this. Spenser.