[f. UNFOLD v.1] Opened out or up; fig. displayed, revealed.
1602. Fulbecke, Pandects, 29. Though the parties will, doe appeare in a secret will,… yet consent is onely verified in an expresse & vnfolded wil.
1629. H. Burton, Truth’s Triumph, 212. Euery beleeuer must haue … a cleare, explicite, and vnfolded faith in Christ.
1697. Congreve, Mourn. Bride, II. v. The iron gates … are still wide stretch’d … And staring on us with unfolded leaves.
1784. Cowper, Task, VI. 280. From shop to shop Wandering, and littering with unfolded silks The polished counter.
1820. Shelley, Liberty, iv. Like unfolded flowers beneath the sea.
