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Webster 1913 Edition

Deterration

Deˊter-ra′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
de
+
terra
earth: cf. F.
déterrer
to unearth.]
The uncovering of anything buried or covered with earth; a taking out of the earth or ground.
Woodward.

Webster 1828 Edition

Deterration

DETERRATION

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Noun.
[L., de and terra, earth.] The uncovering of any thing which is buried or covered with earth; a taking from out of the earth.

Definition 2024

deterration

deterration

English

Noun

deterration ‎(plural deterrations)

  1. The uncovering of anything buried or covered with earth; an unearthing.
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Etymology

From Latin de + terra ‎(“earth”) + -tion. Compare French déterrer ‎(“to unearth”).

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