unlade

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If I had been at Oxford this term I should probably have rushed off to Hull to unlade fish.

From The Guardian • Jun. 5, 2010

All hands were now set to work, some to preparing houses, barracks, and lodgments for the new comers; some to unlade the vessels and store the cargo, and some to extend the wharf.

From Biographical Memorials of James Oglethorpe by Harris, Thaddeus Mason

At noonday hosts of heavy baskets unlade their toothsome freight, and a merry feast is seasoned with Attic salt.

From A New Atmosphere by Hamilton, Gail

"But had n't you better unlade yourself o' your merchandise, and fix to enjoy the sail some?"—and he began taking the boxes from her lap.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 120, October, 1867. by Various

Oh! let me unlade my breast; Pour out the fullness of my soul before you; Shew ev'ry tender, ev'ry grateful thought, This wond'rous goodness stirs.

From The Young Gentleman and Lady's Monitor, and English Teacher's Assistant by Moore, John Hamilton