INTERLOPE

interlope

(verb) encroach on the rights of others, as in trading without a proper license

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

interlope (third-person singular simple present interlopes, present participle interloping, simple past and past participle interloped)

To intrude, meddle, or trespass in others' affairs.

Anagrams

• interpole, let one rip, petroline, repletion, retpoline, terpineol

Source: Wiktionary


In`ter*lope", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Interloped; p. pr. & vb. n. Interloping.] Etym: [See Interloper.]

Definition: To run between parties and intercept without right the advantage that one should gain from the other; to traffic without a proper license; to intrude; to forestall others; to intermeddle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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