interposit

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English

Etymology

From Latin interpositus, past participle of interponere. See interposition.

Noun

interposit (plural interposits)

  1. An intermediate depot or station between one commercial city or country and another.
    • 1784-1810, William Mitford, The History of Greece:
      Perinthus becoming the principal key of communication for Athens with the Euxine , the interposit of the Athenian trade

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