Disinterring

Disinterring
Disinter Dis`in*ter", v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Disinterred}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Disinterring}.] 1. To take out of the grave or tomb; to unbury; to exhume; to dig up. [1913 Webster]

2. To bring out, as from a grave or hiding place; to bring from obscurity into view. --Addison. [1913 Webster]


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