n. [ Formerly entercourse, OF. entrecours commerce, exchange, F. entrecours a reciprocal right on neighboring lands, L. intercursus a running between, fr. intercurrere to run between. See Inter-, and Course. ] 1. A commingling; intimate connection or dealings between persons or nations, as in common affairs and civilities, in correspondence or trade; communication; commerce; especially, interchange of thought and feeling; association; communion. [ 1913 Webster ] This sweet intercourse Of looks and smiles. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Same as sexual intercourse. [ PJC ] Sexual intercourse, sexual or carnal connection; coition; copulation, especially between humans. Syn. -- Communication; connection; commerce; communion; fellowship; familiarity; acquaintance. [ 1913 Webster ] |