v. [UN-2 3.] trans. To annul or undo the begetting of.
a. 1625. Fletcher, Hum. Lieut., IV. ii. I’le raise ’em to a Regiment, and then command ’em, When they turn disobedient, unbeget ’em.
1676. Dryden, Aurengzebe, I. i. He…, Repining that he must preserve his Crown, Wishes … he could unbeget Those Rebel-Sons, who dare t’ usurp his Seat.
a. 1721. Sheffield (Dk. Buckhm.), Wks. (1753), II. 200. There would be yet a greater pleasure in unbegetting such a Son, if possible.
c. 1825. Beddoes, Poems, Torrismond, I. iv. Unwrap me of my years, And hunt me … Into my mother’s womb! there unbeget me!
