n. [ 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. That which deters; a deterrent; a hindrance. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. That which deters or prevents. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. deterrens, p. pr. of deterrere. See Deter. ] Serving to deter. “The deterrent principle.” E. Davis. [ 1913 Webster ]