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Interpose (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Interposed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Interposing.] [F. interposer. See Inter-, and Pose, v. t.]
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1. To place between; as, to interpose a screen between the eye and the light.
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Mountains interposed
Make enemies of nations.
Cowper.
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2. To thrust; to intrude; to put between, either for aid or for troubling.
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What watchful cares do interpose themselves
Betwixt your eyes and night?
Shak.
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The common Father of mankind seasonably interposed his hand, and rescues miserable man.
Woodward.
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3. To introduce or inject between the parts of a conversation or argument. Milton.
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Interpose (?), n. Interposition. [Obs.]
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