Interlarded: meaning, definitions and examples

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interlarded

 

[ ɪnˈtɜːrlɑːrd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

literary expression

To interlard means to insert something, especially words or phrases, into something else, such as a speech or text. This term often implies embellishment or enhancement through the addition of variety or contrast.

Synonyms

intersperse, mixed, scatter.

Examples of usage

  • The poet interlarded his verses with historical references.
  • The chef interlarded the dish with fresh herbs.
  • The author interlarded the narrative with humor and wit.

Translations

Translations of the word "interlarded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intercalado

🇮🇳 इंटरलार्डेड

🇩🇪 durchsetzt

🇮🇩 tercampur

🇺🇦 впереміж

🇵🇱 przeplatany

🇯🇵 挿入された

🇫🇷 intercalé

🇪🇸 intercalado

🇹🇷 karıştırılmış

🇰🇷 삽입된

🇸🇦 مُتداخِل

🇨🇿 proložený

🇸🇰 prelínaný

🇨🇳 夹杂的

🇸🇮 prepleten

🇮🇸 innflettur

🇰🇿 араласқан

🇬🇪 შერეული

🇦🇿 qarışıq

🇲🇽 entretejido

Etymology

The word 'interlarded' originates from the Middle English term 'interlarden', which is derived from the Latin 'interlardare', meaning 'to mix thoroughly'. The prefix 'inter-' suggests 'between' or 'among', while 'lardare' comes from 'lard', which in this context implies enriching or embellishing. Historically, the term was used to describe the practice of adding lard to meat for flavor, thus evolving into a broader metaphorical use in literature and speech to denote the addition of various elements for enhancement. The use of 'interlarded' in literary contexts became more prominent in the 18th and 19th centuries, as writers sought to draw connections between diverse ideas and embellish their works with additional layers of meaning.