INTERCOURSE
\ˌɪntəkˈɔːs], \ˌɪntəkˈɔːs], \ˌɪ_n_t_ə_k_ˈɔː_s]\
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in't[.e]r-k[=o]rs, n. connection by dealings: communication: commerce: communion: coition. [O. Fr. entrecours--L. intercursus, a running between--inter, between, curr[)e]re, cursum, to run.]
By Thomas Davidson
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Social communication, dealings, between individuals; communion between man& God; communication for trade purposes &c. between different countries &c.; sexual connexion. [old French]
By Sir Augustus Henry
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n. Communication or converse between individuals, communities, or nations ;—commerce; exchange of goods ;—correspondence by letter;—exchange of civilities; —interchange of thoughts communion ; fellowship ;—a silent communication, as by look or sign ; secret understanding; familiarity; acquaintance.
By Thomas Sheridan
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