\Un*earth"\, 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. To unearth the roof of an old tree. --Wordsworth.