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interposed

[in-ter-pohz] Origin

in·ter·pose

[in-ter-pohz] verb, -posed, -pos·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to place between; cause to intervene: to interpose an opaque body between a light and the eye.
2.
to put (a barrier, obstacle, etc.) between or in the way of.
3.
to put in (a remark, question, etc.) in the midst of a conversation, discourse, or the like.
4.
to bring (influence, action, etc.) to bear between parties, or on behalf of a party or person.
verb (used without object)
5.
to come between other things; assume an intervening position or relation.
6.
to step in between parties at variance; mediate.
7.
to put in or make a remark by way of interruption.

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Interposed is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.

Origin:
1590–1600; < Middle French interposer. See inter-, pose1

in·ter·pos·a·ble, adjective
in·ter·pos·al, noun
in·ter·pos·er, noun
in·ter·pos·ing·ly, adverb
un·in·ter·posed, adjective
EXPAND
un·in·ter·pos·ing, adjective
COLLAPSE


1. introduce, insert, insinuate, inject. 3, 7. interject. 6. intervene, intercede.

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interpose
c.1600, from M.Fr. interposer (14c.), from L. interponere (see interposition).
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