early 14c., from un- (2) "reverse of" + cover (v.). Earliest use is figurative; literal sense is attested from late 14c. Related: Uncovered; uncovering.
uncover your belly
The newspaper uncovered the President's illegal dealings
uncorruptible
uncountable
uncounted
uncouple
uncouth
uncover
uncredited
uncritical
unction
unctious
unctuous
