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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Intercept \In`ter*cept"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Intercepted}; p.
pr & vb n. {Intercepting}.] [L. interceptus p. p. of
intercipere to intercept; inter between + capere to take
seize: cf F. intercepter. See {Capable}.]
1. To take or seize by the way or before arrival at the
destined place to cause to stop on the passage; as to
intercept a letter; a telegram will intercept him at
Paris.
God will shortly intercept your breath. --Joye.
2. To obstruct or interrupt the progress of to stop; to
hinder or oppose; as to intercept the current of a river.
Who intercepts me in my expedition? --Shak.
We must meet first and intercept his course.
--Dryden.
3. To interrupt communication with or progress toward; to
cut off as the destination; to blockade.
While storms vindictive intercept the shore. --Pope.
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