Interpel

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To interrupt, break in upon, or intercede with. obsolete, transitive

Etymology

Latin interpello, from inter (“between”) + pellare, akin to pellere (“to drive”), compare French interpeller.

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