unbending

UNBEND'ING, ppr.

1. Relaxing from any strain; remitting; taking from their yards, &c., as sails.

2. a. Not suffering flexure.

3. Unyielding; resolute; inflexible; applied to persons.

4. Unyielding; inflexible; firm; applied to things; as unbending truth.

5. Devoted to relaxation.

I hope it may entertain your lordship at an unbending hour.