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(dis′in tʉr′)

transitive verb disinterred, disinterring

to remove from a grave, tomb, etc.; dig up; exhume
to bring (something hidden) to light

Origin: Fr désenterrer: see dis- & inter

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disinterment noun

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transitive verb dis·in·terred, dis·in·ter·ring, dis·in·ters

To dig up or remove from a grave or tomb; exhume.
To bring to public notice; disclose.

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disˌin·terˈment noun

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