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.