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intercalation

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  1. 1. n. The insertion of a day, or other portion of time, in a calendar. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. The insertion or introduction of anything among others, as the insertion of a phrase, line, or verse in a metrical composition; specif. (Geol.), the intrusion of a bed or layer between other layers. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. an insertion into a calendar Source: wordnet
  4. 4. 1. (Chron.) The insertion of a day, or other portion of time, in a calendar. 2. The insertion or introduction of anything among others, as the insertion of a phrase, line, or verse in a metrical composition; specif. (Geol.), the intrusion of a bed or layer between other layers. Intercalations of fresh-water species in some localities. Mantell. Source: webster
  5. 5. The insertion of a day, or other portion of time, in acalendar. Source: adambom
  6. 6. n an insertion into a calendar Source: ecdict

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