Definition for UN-A-WARE', or UN-A-WARES'

UN-A-WARE', or UN-A-WARES', adv.

  1. Suddenly; unexpectedly; without previous preparation. The evil came upon us unawares.
  2. Without premeditated design. He killed the man unawares. At unawares, unexpectedly. He breaks at unawares upon our walks. Dryden.

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