'Interposing' definitions:

Definition of 'Interposing'

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  • Interpose \In`ter*pose"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Interposed; p. pr. & vb. n. Interposing.] [F. interposer. See Inter-, and Pose, v. t.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. To place between; as, to interpose a screen between the eye and the light. [1913 Webster]
  • Mountains interposed Make enemies of nations. --Cowper. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To thrust; to intrude; to put between, either for aid or for troubling. [1913 Webster]
  • What watchful cares do interpose themselves Betwixt your eyes and night? --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • The common Father of mankind seasonably interposed his hand, and rescues miserable man. --Woodward. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To introduce or inject between the parts of a conversation or argument. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

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