† interceptern.
rare.
One who intercepts, an interceptor n.
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the world > movement > absence of movement > [noun] > deprivation of movement > by hindering or obstructing passage > one who
intercepter1598
interceptor1598
interceptress1889
the mind > possession > taking > seizing > [noun] > quickly or hurriedly > one who
catcherc1450
cratcher?1518
snatcher1575
intercepter1598
interceptor1598
snappera1616
interloper1670
1598 J. Florio Worlde of Wordes Intercettore, a preuenter, a forestaller, an encrocher, an interceptor [1611 intercepter].
a1616 W. Shakespeare Twelfth Night (1623) iii. iv. 217 Thy intercepter full of despight..attends thee at the Orchard end. View more context for this quotation
1880 C. T. Lewis & C. Short Lat. Dict. Interceptor, an intercepter, usurper, embezzler.
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