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Definition disinter in British English

disinter verb

[transitive] verb
/ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜː(r)/
1

to dig a dead body out of the ground

Example

Police are asking for official permission to disinter the body.

Synonyms and related words
a letter/message/book of condolence ashes bier
2

to start using something that has not been used or seen for a long time

Synonyms and related words
repurpose go towards bring in
Definition disinter in British English