Interpel

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Interpel \In`ter*pel"\, v. t. [L. interpellare, interpellatum;
     inter between + pellare (in comp.), akin to pellere to drive:
     cf. F. interpeller. Cf. {Interpellate}.]
     To interrupt, break in upon, or intercede with. [Obs.]
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           I am interpelled by many businesses.     --Howell.
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