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An American Dictionary of the English Language
Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)
Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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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…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…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…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…Ĭn’ter-cēd’ent, a. p. 704Passing between; mediating; pleading for.In'ter-cēd'er, n. p. 704One who intercedes; a mediator; an intercessor.Ĭn’ter-cĕl’lu-lar, a. p. 704(Bot. & Physiol.) Lying between cells or cellules; as, intercellular substance or fluids.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…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.In'ter-cĕpt'er, n. p. 704One who intercepts.Ĭn’ter·cĕp’tion, n. p. 704The act of intercepting or stopping; obstruction of a course or proceeding; hindrance.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…Ĭn’ter-cĕs’sion-al, a. p. 704Containing intercession or entreaty.Ĭn’ter·ces’sion-āte, v. t. p. 704To entreat. [Obs.] Nash.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…Ĭn’ter-ces-sō’ri-al, a. p. 704Pertaining to an intercessor.In'ter-ces'so-ry, a. p. 704Containing intercession; interceding; as, intercessory prayer.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.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…In'ter-chânge', v. i. p. 705To succeed alternately. “Interchanging changes of fortune.” Sidney.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…In′ter-chānge-a-bĭl′i-ty, n. p. 705The state of being interchangeable; interchangeableness.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.Ĭn’ter-chânge’a-ble-ness, n. p. 705The state of being interchangeable.Ĭn’ter-chānge’a-bly, adv. p. 705In an interchangeable manner; alternately.Ĭn/ter-chāng'e/ment, n. p. 705Mutual transfer; exchange. [Obs.] Shak.In'ter-chäp'ter, n. p. 705An intervening or interpolated chapter.Ĭn’ter-cĭ’dençe, n. p. 705The act of coming or falling between; occurrence; accident. [Obs.] Holland.Ĭn’ter-cĭ’dent, a. p. 705Falling or coming between; happening accidentally. [Obs.] Boyle.In′ter-cip′i-ent, a. p. 705Intercepting; seizing by the way; stopping.In’ter-cip’i-ent, n. p. 705He who, or that which, intercepts, or stops on the passage. Wiseman.In`ter-ci´sion, n. p. 705Interruption. [Obs.] Browne.Ĭn’ter-cla-vĭc’ū-lar, a. p. 705(Anat.) Situated between the clavicles.Ĭn’ter-clōse′, v. t. p. 705To shut in; to inclose; to include within.Ĭn’ter-cloud, v. t. p. 705To inclose in clouds; to cloud in. Daniel.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.Ĭn’ter-clū’sion, n. p. 705Interception; a stopping. Cockeram.Ĭn’ter-co-lō’nĭ-al, a. p. 705Pertaining to the mutual relations of, or existing between, different colonies; as, intercolonial trade.Ĭn’ter-co-lō’ni-al-ly, adv. p. 705As between colonies.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.Ĭn’ter-côm’bat, n. p. 705A combat between. Daniel.In′ter-côm′ing, n. p. 705The act of coming between; intervention; interference. [Obs.]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…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…In'ter-com-mūne', v. i. p. 705To have mutual communing; to associate. 2. To prohibit from communion; as, an intercommuned minister. [Scot.]In'ter-com-mūn'i-ca-ble, a. p. 705Capable of being mutually communicated.In'ter-com-mūn'i-cāte, v. i. p. 705To communicate mutually; to hold mutual communication.In'ter-com-mūn/i-cā'tion, n. p. 705Reciprocal communication or intercourse.In'ter-com-mūn'ion, n. p. 705Mutual communion; as, an intercommunion of deities. Faber.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.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.Ĭn’ter-cōs’tal, a. p. 705(Anat.) Placed or lying between the ribs; as, an intercostal muscle, artery, or vein.In'ter-cōs'tal, n. p. 705(Anat.) A part lying between the ribs.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…Ĭn’ter-crŏss’, v. t. & i. p. 705To cross each other, as lines.In'ter-cūr', v. i. p. 705To intervene; to come or occur in the mean time. [Obs.] Shelton.In'ter-cŭr'rence, n. p. 705A passing or running between; occurrence. Boyle.Ĭn’ter-cūr’rent, a. p. 705Running between or among; intervention. Boyle. 2. Occurring; intervening. Barrow.Ĭn’ter-cu-tā’ne-ous, a. p. 705Being within or under the skin; subcutaneous.Ĭn’ter-dŭsh’, v. t. p. 705To dash between or among, to scatter among; to intersperse.