In"ter*course (?), n. [Formerly
entercourse, OF. entrecours commerce, exchange, F.
entrecours a reciprocal right on neighboring lands, L.
intercursus a running between, fr. intercurrere to run
between. See Inter-, and Course.] A commingling;
intimate connection or dealings between persons or nations, as in
common affairs and civilities, in correspondence or trade;
communication; commerce; especially, interchange of thought and
feeling; association; communion.
This sweet intercourse
Of looks and smiles.
Milton.
Sexual intercourse, sexual or carnal
connection; coition.
Syn. -- Communication; connection; commerce; communion;
fellowship; familiarity; acquaintance.