—n. (also interne) US a recent graduate or advanced student living in a hospital and acting as an assistant physician or surgeon.
—v.
1 tr. confine; oblige (a prisoner, alien, etc.) to reside within prescribed limits.
2 intr. US serve as an intern.
Derivatives:
internment n. internship n.
Etymology: F interne f. L internus internal
Useful english dictionary. 2012.