In`ter*change" (?), v. t. [imp.
& p. p. Interchanged (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Interchanging (?).] [OE. entrechangen, OF.
entrechangier. See Inter-, and Change.]
1. To put each in the place of the other; to
give and take mutually; to exchange; to reciprocate; as, to
interchange places; they interchanged friendly offices
and services.
I shall interchange
My waned state for Henry's regal crown.
Shak.
2. To cause to follow alternately; to
intermingle; to vary; as, to interchange cares with
pleasures.
In`ter*change", v. i. To make an
interchange; to alternate. Sir P. Sidney.
In`ter*change" (?), n. [Cf. OF.
entrechange.]
1. The act of mutually changing; the act of
mutually giving and receiving; exchange; as, the interchange
of civilities between two persons. "Interchange of
kindnesses." South.
2. The mutual exchange of commodities between
two persons or countries; barter; commerce. Howell.
3. Alternate succession; alternation; a
mingling.
The interchanges of light and
darkness.
Holder.
Sweet interchange
Of hill and valley, rivers, woods, and plains.
Milton.
