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Definition of Intercalate

1. Verb. Insert (days) in a calendar.

Definition of Intercalate

1. v. t. To insert, as a day or other portion of time, in a calendar.

Definition of Intercalate

1. [v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES]

Medical Definition of Intercalate

1. 1. To insert, as a day or other portion of time, in a calendar. 2. To insert among others, as a verse in a stanza; specif. To introduce as a bed or stratum, between the layers of a regular series of rocks. "Beds of fresh water shells . . . Are intercalated and interstratified with the shale." (Mantell) Origin: L. Intercalatus, p. P. Of intercalare to intercalate to intercalate; inter between + calare to call, proclaim. See Calendar. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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