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Meaning of disinter
The primary meaning of the word "disinter" is to remove the remains of a dead person from a grave or tomb.
Etymology of disinter
The word "disinter" originated in the 15th century from the Old French "desenterrer", which is derived from "des-" (meaning "from" or "out of") and "enterrer" (meaning "to bury").
Historically, the word was used to describe the act of removing a corpse from a grave, often for the purpose of reburying it in a different location or conducting an autopsy.
Synonyms
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- To remove the remains of a dead person from a grave or tomb, typically in order to rebury them elsewhere or to conduct a post-mortem examination.
- * To uncover or bring to light something that was previously hidden or buried.
Usage Examples
- The cemetery was relocated to make way for a new development, and the remains of the deceased were disinterred and reburied in a new cemetery.
- * The archaeologists carefully disinterred the ancient skeleton, taking care to preserve any artifacts that may have been buried with it.