Exhume
/ɪɡˈzjuːm/noun
To dig out from the ground; to remove from a grave.
Did you know?The practice of exhumation was often tied to ancient rituals aimed at communicating with the dead or ensuring proper burial rites were fulfilled.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
exhumare
“to dig out of the ground”
14th Century
Middle English
exhumen
“to take out of the grave”
16th Century
English
exhume
“to disinter; to uncover by digging”
Modern English
English
exhume
“to remove from the place of burial, especially for investigation or research”
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