In"ter*course (?), n.
[Formerly entercourse, OF. entrecours commerce,
exchange, F. entrecours
a reciprocal right on neighboring lands, L.
intercursus a running between, fr. intercurrere to run between. See Inter-, and Course.]
A commingling;
intimate connection
or dealings between persons or nations, as in
common affairs and civilities,
in correspondence or trade; communication; commerce; especially, interchange of thought and feeling; association; communion.
This sweet intercourse
Of looks
and smiles.
Milton. Sexual intercourse,
sexual or carnal connection; coition.
Syn.
-- Communication; connection; commerce; communion; fellowship;
familiarity; acquaintance.
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