† interˈspire,v.Obs.rare—1. [ad. L. interspirāre, f.inter between + spirāre to breathe.] intr. To take breath between; to pause, take rest. 1647H. More Song of Soul ii. App. lxxiii, And now I do awhile but interspire, A torrent of objections 'gainst me beat.1721in Bailey.