v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Unearthed p. pr. & vb. n. Unearthing. ] [ 1st pref. un- + earth. ] To drive or draw from the earth; hence, to uncover; to bring out from concealment; to bring to light; to disclose; as, to unearth a secret. [ 1913 Webster ]
To unearth the roof of an old tree. Wordsworth. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Not terrestrial; supernatural; preternatural; hence, weird; appalling; terrific; as, an unearthly sight or sound. -- Un*earth"li*ness n. [1913 Webster]