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Etymology of the English word intersperse

the English word intersperse
derived from the Latin word interspargere
using the Latin prefix inter-
derived from the Latin word inter (between)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *en
derived from the Latin word spargere (scatter, strew, sprinkle)
derived from the Latin word interspersus (strewn; sprinkled)
derived from the Latin word interspergere
using the Latin prefix inter-
derived from the Latin word inter (between)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *en
derived from the Latin word spargere (scatter, strew, sprinkle)

Date

The earliest known usage of intersperse in English dates from the 16th century.

Derivations in English

interspersed, interspersing

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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