Un*cov"er (?), v. i. 1.
To take off the hat or cap; to bare the head in token of
respect.
We are forced to uncover after them.
Addison.
2. To remove the covers from dishes, or the
like.
Uncover, dogs, and lap.
Shak.Un*cov"er (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Uncovered (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Uncovering.] [1st pref. un- + cover.]
1. To take the cover from; to divest of covering; as,
to uncover a box, bed, house, or the like; to uncover one's
body.
2. To show openly; to disclose; to reveal.
"To uncover his perjury to the oath of his coronation."
Milton.
3. To divest of the hat or cap; to bare the head
of; as, to uncover one's head; to uncover one's
self.