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English
Etymology
Early 17th century, likely back-formation from interloper. Alternatively, directly formed as inter- + lope (“leap, jump”)[1] – literally “to jump in”.
Verb
interlope (third-person singular simple present interlopes, present participle interloping, simple past and past participle interloped)
- To intrude, meddle, or trespass in others' affairs.
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Adjective
interlope (plural interlopes)
- illegal; unlawful
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