I. ˈin-ˌtrēg, in-ˈ noun
Etymology: French intricate affair, from Italian intrigo, from intrigare to entangle, from Latin intricare
Date: 1609
1.
a. : a secret scheme : machination
b. : the practice of engaging in intrigues
2. : a clandestine love affair
Synonyms: see plot
II. in-ˈtrēg verb
( in·trigued ; in·trigu·ing )
Date: 1612
transitive verb
1. : cheat , trick
2. : to accomplish by intrigue
intrigued myself into the club
3. obsolete : entangle
4. : to arouse the interest, desire, or curiosity of
intrigued by the tale
intransitive verb
: to carry on an intrigue ; especially : plot , scheme
• in·trigu·er noun