Un-ēarth′, v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. UNEARTHED (-ĕrtht′); p. pr. & vb. n. UNEARTHING.] To drive or draw from the earth; to uncover; hence, to bring out from concealment; to bring to light; to disclose. “To unearth the root of an old tree.” Wordsworth.