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interlope

verb
/ɪntəˈləʊp/UK/ɪntəɹˈloʊp/US

Etymology

Early 17th century, likely back-formation from interloper. Alternatively, directly formed as inter- + lope (“leap, jump”) – literally “to jump in”.

  1. derived from hlaupa — “to leap, jump”
  2. inherited from lopen
  3. prefixed as interlope — “inter + lope”

Definitions

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

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA