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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-chāin’,, v. t.p. 704To link together; to unite closely or firmly, as by a chain. “Two bosoms interchained with an oath.” Shak.
  2. 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…
  3. In'ter-chânge', v. i.p. 705To succeed alternately. “Interchanging changes of fortune.” Sidney.
  4. 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…
  5. In′ter-chānge-a-bĭl′i-ty, n.p. 705The state of being interchangeable; interchangeableness.
  6. 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.
  7. Ĭn’ter-chânge’a-ble-ness, n.p. 705The state of being interchangeable.
  8. Ĭn’ter-chānge’a-bly, adv.p. 705In an interchangeable manner; alternately.
  9. Ĭn/ter-chāng'e/ment, n.p. 705Mutual transfer; exchange. [Obs.] Shak.
  10. In'ter-chäp'ter, n.p. 705An intervening or interpolated chapter.
  11. Ĭn’ter-cĭ’dençe, n.p. 705The act of coming or falling between; occurrence; accident. [Obs.] Holland.
  12. Ĭn’ter-cĭ’dent, a.p. 705Falling or coming between; happening accidentally. [Obs.] Boyle.
  13. In′ter-cip′i-ent, a.p. 705Intercepting; seizing by the way; stopping.
  14. In’ter-cip’i-ent, n.p. 705He who, or that which, intercepts, or stops on the passage. Wiseman.
  15. In`ter-ci´sion, n.p. 705Interruption. [Obs.] Browne.
  16. Ĭn’ter-cla-vĭc’ū-lar, a.p. 705(Anat.) Situated between the clavicles.
  17. Ĭn’ter-clōse′, v. t.p. 705To shut in; to inclose; to include within.
  18. Ĭn’ter-cloud, v. t.p. 705To inclose in clouds; to cloud in. Daniel.
  19. 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.
  20. Ĭn’ter-clū’sion, n.p. 705Interception; a stopping. Cockeram.
  21. Ĭn’ter-co-lō’nĭ-al, a.p. 705Pertaining to the mutual relations of, or existing between, different colonies; as, intercolonial trade.
  22. Ĭn’ter-co-lō’ni-al-ly, adv.p. 705As between colonies.
  23. 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.
  24. Ĭn’ter-côm’bat, n.p. 705A combat between. Daniel.
  25. In′ter-côm′ing, n.p. 705The act of coming between; intervention; interference. [Obs.]
  26. 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…
  27. 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…
  28. In'ter-com-mūne', v. i.p. 705To have mutual communing; to associate. 2. To prohibit from communion; as, an intercommuned minister. [Scot.]
  29. In'ter-com-mūn'i-ca-ble, a.p. 705Capable of being mutually communicated.
  30. In'ter-com-mūn'i-cāte, v. i.p. 705To communicate mutually; to hold mutual communication.
  31. In'ter-com-mūn/i-cā'tion, n.p. 705Reciprocal communication or intercourse.
  32. In'ter-com-mūn'ion, n.p. 705Mutual communion; as, an intercommunion of deities. Faber.
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. Ĭn’ter-cōs’tal, a.p. 705(Anat.) Placed or lying between the ribs; as, an intercostal muscle, artery, or vein.
  36. In'ter-cōs'tal, n.p. 705(Anat.) A part lying between the ribs.
  37. 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…
  38. Ĭn’ter-crŏss’, v. t. & i.p. 705To cross each other, as lines.
  39. In'ter-cūr', v. i.p. 705To intervene; to come or occur in the mean time. [Obs.] Shelton.
  40. In'ter-cŭr'rence, n.p. 705A passing or running between; occurrence. Boyle.
  41. Ĭn’ter-cūr’rent, a.p. 705Running between or among; intervention. Boyle. 2. Occurring; intervening. Barrow.
  42. Ĭn’ter-cu-tā’ne-ous, a.p. 705Being within or under the skin; subcutaneous.
  43. Ĭn’ter-dŭsh’, v. t.p. 705To dash between or among, to scatter among; to intersperse.
  44. Ĭn’ter-dēal, n.p. 705Mutual dealing; traffic. [Obs.] Spenser.
  45. Inʹter-dĕnʹtil, n.p. 705(Arch.) The space between two dentils. Gwilt.
  46. Ĭn'/ter-de-pĕnd'/ence, n.p. 705Mutual dependence.
  47. Ĭn’ter-de-pēnd’en-cy, n.p. 705Mutual dependence; as, interdependency of interests. De Quincey.
  48. Ĭn’ter-de-pĕnd’ent, a.p. 705Mutually dependent.
  49. Ĭn′ter-dĭct′, v. t.p. 705To forbid by order or charge; to prohibit or inhibit; as, to interdict intercourse with foreign nations. “Charged not to touch the interdicted tree.” Milton. 2. (Eccl.) To forbid communion; to cut…
  50. Ĭn’ter-dĭct’,, n.p. 705A prohibiting order or decree; prohibition. No interdict Defends the touching of these viands pure. Milton. 2. (Eccl.) A prohibition of the pope, by which the clergy are restrained from performing…
  51. Ĭn’/ter-dīc’tĭon, n.p. 705The act of interdicting; prohibition; inhibition; prohibiting decree; curse.
  52. In'ter-dĭct'ive or In'ter-dĭct'o-ry, a.p. 705Having the design, power, or effect, to prohibit.
  53. Ĭn’ter-dĭg’i-tal, a.p. 705(Anat.) Situated between the fingers; pertaining to the spaces between the fingers.
  54. Ĭn’ter-dĭg’ĭ-tāte, v. t.p. 705To interweave. [Very rare.]
  55. Ĭn’ter-dĭg/i-tā’ti̯on, n.p. 705(Anat.) The space between fingers, or between finger-like processes. R. Owen.
  56. Ĭnʹter-dūçe, n.p. 705(Carp.) A tie for keeping two posts together; an intertie.
  57. Ĭn’ter-ē’qui-nōc’tial, a.p. 705Coming between the vernal and autumnal equinoxes. [Obs.] Summer and winter I have called interequinoctial intervals. Belfour.
  58. Ĭn′ter-ess, n.p. 705Interest. [Obs.]
  59. In'ter-ess, v. t.p. 705To interest or affect. [Obs.] Hooker.
  60. In’ter-est, v. t.p. 705To place among; to set or station. [Obs.] “Interested him among the gods.” Chapman. 2. Hence, to be concerned with or engaged in; to affect; to concern; to excite;—often used impersonally. [Obs.] Or…