disinter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To take out of the grave or tomb.
  2. To bring out, as from a grave or hiding place; to bring from obscurity into view.

Pronunciation

/ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜː(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-disinter.wav

Word forms

disinter disinters disinterring disinterred

Etymology

Borrowed from French désenterrer.

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