In`ter*sperse" (?), v. t. [imp.
& p. p. Interspersed (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Interspersing.] [L. interspersus
interspersed; inter between, among + spargere to
scatter. See Sparse.]
1. To scatter or set here and there among
other things; to insert at intervals; as, to intersperse
pictures in a book.
There, interspersed in lawns and op'ning
glades,
Thin trees arise that shun each other's shades.
Pope.
2. To diversify or adorn with things set or
scattered at intervals; to place something at intervals in or among;
as, to intersperse a book with pictures.
Which space is interspersed with small islands
and rock.
Cook.