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An American Dictionary of the English Language

by Noah Webster

Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)

Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865

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  1. Ĭn’ter-ăx’al, a.p. 704Situated in an interaxis. Gwilt.
  2. In'ter-ăx'il-la-ry, a.p. 704(Bot.) Situated within or between the axils of leaves.
  3. Ĭn′ter-ăx′is, n.p. 704(Arch.) The space between axes. The doors, windows, niches, and the like, are then placed centrally in the interaxes. Gwilt.
  4. Ĭn′ter-bas-tā′tion, n.p. 704Patchwork. [Obs.] Browne.
  5. In'ter-breed', v. t. & i.p. 704To breed by crossing different stocks of animals.
  6. In'ter-bring', v. t.p. 704To bring between or among. [Obs.] Donne.
  7. In-tér'ea-lar or In-tér'ea-la-ry, a.p. 704Inserted or introduced in the midst of others; as, an intercalary verse;—applied particularly to the odd day (Feb. 29th) inserted in leap-year. Intercalary day (Med.), one on which no paroxysm of an…
  8. In-tér'ca-lâte, v. t.p. 704To insert between others; to introduce; as, (a.) (Chron.) To insert, as a day or other portion of time, in a calendar. (b.) (Geol.) To insert, as a bed or stratum, between the layers of a regular…
  9. In-tĕr'/ca-lā'tion, n.p. 704The insertion of any thing between others; introduction; as, (a.) (Chron.) The insertion of a day, or other portion of time, in a calendar. (b.) (Geol.) The intrusion of a bed or layer between other…
  10. In·ter·cēde′, v. i.p. 704To occur or pass between; to intervene. [Obs.] He supposes that a vast period interceded between that origination and the age in which he lived. Hale. 2. To act between parties with a view to…
  11. Ĭn’ter-cēd’ent, a.p. 704Passing between; mediating; pleading for.
  12. In'ter-cēd'er, n.p. 704One who intercedes; a mediator; an intercessor.
  13. Ĭn’ter-cĕl’lu-lar, a.p. 704(Bot. & Physiol.) Lying between cells or cellules; as, intercellular substance or fluids.
  14. Ĭn’ter·cĕpt’,, v. t.p. 704To stop on its passage; to take or seize by the way; as, to intercept a letter. 2. To obstruct the progress of; to stop; as, to intercept a course or passing; to intercept the current of a river. Who…
  15. Ĭn’ter-cĕpt’, n.p. 704(Math.) A part cut off or intercepted, as a portion of a line included between two points, or cut off by two straight lines or curves.
  16. In'ter-cĕpt'er, n.p. 704One who intercepts.
  17. Ĭn’ter·cĕp’tion, n.p. 704The act of intercepting or stopping; obstruction of a course or proceeding; hindrance.
  18. Ĭn’ter-cĕs’sion, n.p. 704The act of interceding; mediation; interposition between parties at variance, with a view to reconciliation. 2. Prayer or solicitation to one party in favor of, or, less often, against, another. Your…
  19. Ĭn’ter-cĕs’sion-al, a.p. 704Containing intercession or entreaty.
  20. Ĭn’ter·ces’sion-āte, v. t.p. 704To entreat. [Obs.] Nash.
  21. ĭn·ter·cĕs′sor, n.p. 704One who goes between, or intercedes; one who interposes between parties at variance, with a view to reconcile them; one who pleads in behalf of another; a mediator. Milton. 2. (Eccl.) A bishop, who…
  22. Ĭn’ter-ces-sō’ri-al, a.p. 704Pertaining to an intercessor.
  23. In'ter-ces'so-ry, a.p. 704Containing intercession; interceding; as, intercessory prayer.
  24. Ĭn’ter-chāin’,, v. t.p. 704To link together; to unite closely or firmly, as by a chain. “Two bosoms interchained with an oath.” Shak.
  25. Ĭn·ter-chānge′, v. t.p. 704To put each in the place of the other; to give and take mutually; to exchange; to reciprocate; as, to interchange places; to interchange cares or duties. I shall interchange My waned state for…
  26. In'ter-chânge', v. i.p. 705To succeed alternately. “Interchanging changes of fortune.” Sidney.
  27. In'ter-chânge', n.p. 705The act of mutually changing; the act of mutually giving or receiving; exchange; as, the interchange of civilities between two persons. “Interchange of kindnesses.” South. 2. The state of being…
  28. In′ter-chānge-a-bĭl′i-ty, n.p. 705The state of being interchangeable; interchangeableness.
  29. In'ter-chān'ge'a-ble, a.p. 705Admitting of exchange. “Interchangeable warrants.” Bacon. 2. Following each other in alternate succession; as, the four interchangeable seasons. Holder.
  30. Ĭn’ter-chânge’a-ble-ness, n.p. 705The state of being interchangeable.
  31. Ĭn’ter-chānge’a-bly, adv.p. 705In an interchangeable manner; alternately.
  32. Ĭn/ter-chāng'e/ment, n.p. 705Mutual transfer; exchange. [Obs.] Shak.
  33. In'ter-chäp'ter, n.p. 705An intervening or interpolated chapter.
  34. Ĭn’ter-cĭ’dençe, n.p. 705The act of coming or falling between; occurrence; accident. [Obs.] Holland.
  35. Ĭn’ter-cĭ’dent, a.p. 705Falling or coming between; happening accidentally. [Obs.] Boyle.
  36. In′ter-cip′i-ent, a.p. 705Intercepting; seizing by the way; stopping.
  37. In’ter-cip’i-ent, n.p. 705He who, or that which, intercepts, or stops on the passage. Wiseman.
  38. In`ter-ci´sion, n.p. 705Interruption. [Obs.] Browne.
  39. Ĭn’ter-cla-vĭc’ū-lar, a.p. 705(Anat.) Situated between the clavicles.
  40. Ĭn’ter-clōse′, v. t.p. 705To shut in; to inclose; to include within.
  41. Ĭn’ter-cloud, v. t.p. 705To inclose in clouds; to cloud in. Daniel.
  42. Ĭn’ter-clūde’, v. t.p. 705To shut off or out from a place or course, by something intervening; to intercept; to cut off; to interrupt. Mitford.
  43. Ĭn’ter-clū’sion, n.p. 705Interception; a stopping. Cockeram.
  44. Ĭn’ter-co-lō’nĭ-al, a.p. 705Pertaining to the mutual relations of, or existing between, different colonies; as, intercolonial trade.
  45. Ĭn’ter-co-lō’ni-al-ly, adv.p. 705As between colonies.
  46. In'ter·co·lūm/ni·ā'tion, n.p. 705(Arch.) The clear space between two columns, measured at the lower parts of their shafts. Gwilt.
  47. Ĭn’ter-côm’bat, n.p. 705A combat between. Daniel.
  48. In′ter-côm′ing, n.p. 705The act of coming between; intervention; interference. [Obs.]
  49. Ĭn′ter-cŏm′mon, v. i.p. 705To share with others; to participate; especially, to feed at the same table. Bacon. 2. (O. Law.) To graze cattle in a common pasture; to use a common with others, or to possess or enjoy the right of…
  50. Ĭn’ter-eŏm’mon-aġe, n.p. 705(O. Law.) Mutual commonage; a mutual privilege, existing between the inhabitants or tenants of two or more adjoining townships or manors, of pasturing their cattle in the lands or commons of each…
  51. In'ter-com-mūne', v. i.p. 705To have mutual communing; to associate. 2. To prohibit from communion; as, an intercommuned minister. [Scot.]
  52. In'ter-com-mūn'i-ca-ble, a.p. 705Capable of being mutually communicated.
  53. In'ter-com-mūn'i-cāte, v. i.p. 705To communicate mutually; to hold mutual communication.
  54. In'ter-com-mūn/i-cā'tion, n.p. 705Reciprocal communication or intercourse.
  55. In'ter-com-mūn'ion, n.p. 705Mutual communion; as, an intercommunion of deities. Faber.
  56. In'ter-com-mūn'i-ty, n.p. 705A mutual communication or community; reciprocal intercourse. 2. Mutual freedom or exercise of religion; as, the intercommunity of pagan theology. Paley.
  57. In'ter-com-pār'i-son, n.p. 705A comparison between the parts of one thing, the divisions of one subject, or the individuals of one party or set, with those of another; mutual comparison.
  58. Ĭn’ter-cōs’tal, a.p. 705(Anat.) Placed or lying between the ribs; as, an intercostal muscle, artery, or vein.
  59. In'ter-cōs'tal, n.p. 705(Anat.) A part lying between the ribs.
  60. In'ter-cōurse, n.p. 705Connection by concurrent or reciprocal action or dealings between persons or nations, either in common affairs and civilities, in trade, language, or correspondence; communication; commerce…