disinter - Dictionary definition and meaning for word disinter
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inter = to bury. so disinter means opposite of bury => to dig up.
disinter is the opposite of 'inter' - in+ terra(earth) = inside earth or place inside earth. So disinter means take 'out' of earth.
inter rhymes with enter....so dis(not)+enter means to bring out or unearth
disinter= dig(dis) + into(int) + earth(er)...