transitive verb buried bur′·ied, burying bur′y·ing

1. to put (a dead body) into the earth, a tomb, or the sea, usually in a ceremonial manner; inter
2. 1. to hide (something) in the ground
   2. to cover up so as to conceal she buried her face in the pillow
3. to put away, as from one's life, mind, etc. to bury a feud
4. to put (oneself) deeply into; plunge; immerse to bury oneself in one's work

Etymology: ME birien < OE byrgan, akin to beorgan, to shelter < IE base *bhergh-, protect, preserve > Ger bergen, protect, Pol bróg, barn