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Synonyms for disinterred


Grammar : Verb
Spell : dis-in-tur
Phonetic Transcription : ˌdɪs ɪnˈtɜr



Définition of disinterred

Origin :
  • 1610s, from French désenterrer (15c.), from dés- (see dis-) + enterrer "to inter" (see inter). Related: Disinterred.
  • verb exhume
Example sentences :
  • You should have heard the disinterred body of Mr. Kurtz saying, 'My Intended.'
  • Extract from : « Heart of Darkness » by Joseph Conrad
  • All the specimens of this group were disinterred from the ruins of this fort.
  • Extract from : « The Clyde Mystery » by Andrew Lang
  • During the succeeding days many were disinterred by other shells.
  • Extract from : « The Emma Gees » by Herbert Wes McBride
  • We photographed him from all angles, after which he was disinterred and exposed to full view.
  • Extract from : « In Africa » by John T. McCutcheon
  • When disinterred, the body was reported free from all corruption.
  • Extract from : « Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Ely » by W. D. Sweeting
  • His bones are said to have been disinterred some centuries after his death.
  • Extract from : « Harold, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • At length the proper order was applied for, and his body was disinterred.
  • Extract from : « Rambles Beyond Railways; » by Wilkie Collins
  • When the time arrived he was disinterred, as much alive as ever.
  • Extract from : « The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 » by Various
  • They had not been disinterred, I do believe, since they came here from the Rectory.
  • Extract from : « The Shadow of Ashlydyat » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • It had been disinterred by the dog, and the nose was grievously battered.
  • Extract from : « The Plattner Story and Others » by H. G. Wells

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