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Disinterment

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dis·in·ter  (dsn-tûr)
tr.v. dis·in·terred, dis·in·ter·ring, dis·in·ters
1. To dig up or remove from a grave or tomb; exhume.
2. To bring to public notice; disclose.
disin·terment n.
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Noun1.Disintermentdisinterment - the act of digging something out of the ground (especially a corpse) where it has been buried
digging up, exhumation
human action, human activity, act, deed - something that people do or cause to happen


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If I thought it would do any good to the rising generation, I would cheerfully give my consent to the disinterment of the bones of any genteel highwayman (the more genteel, the more cheerfully), and to their exposure, piecemeal, on any sign-post, gate, or gibbet, that might be deemed a good elevation for the purpose.
American Notes for General Circulation by Dickens, Charles View in context
Pickwick was busily engaged in counting the barrels of oysters and superintending the disinterment of the cod-fish, when he felt himself gently pulled by the skirts of the coat.
The Posthumous Papers Of The Pickwick Club by Dickens, Charles View in context
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