disinter
pronunciation
How to pronounce disinter in British English:
UK [ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜ:(r)]
How to pronounce disinter in American English:
US [ˌdɪsɪnˈtə]
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- Verb:
- dig up for reburial or for medical investigation; of dead bodies
Word Origin
- disinter (v.)
- 1610s, from French désenterrer (15c.), from dés- (see dis-) + enterrer "to inter" (see inter). Related: Disinterred.
Example
- 1. The court granted him permission to disinter the body .
- 2. Police are asking for official permission to disinter the body .
- 3. Pete perkins , a local ranch foreman , kidnaps a border patrolman and forces him to disinter the body .
- 4. In a day of night , 4 sons take bank earth completely graceful come to the orchard , prepare the golden canister of disinter bury .
- 5. However , a clever female disinter from which however a potential market , obtained the result of arrogant person .