interpel Meaning, Definition & Usage

In`ter*pel" transitive verb
Etymology
L. interpellare, interpellatum; inter between + pellare (in comp.), akin to pellere to drive: cf. F. interpeller. Cf. Interpellate.
Definitions
  1. To interrupt, break in upon, or intercede with. Obs.
    I am interpelled by many businesses. Howell.

Webster 1913