Unbosomed

Unbosomed
Unbosom Un*bos"om, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Unbosomed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Unbosoming}.] [1st pref. un- + bosom.] To disclose freely; to reveal in confidence, as secrets; to confess; -- often used reflexively; as, to unbosom one's self. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

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