In`ter*cede" (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Interceded; p. pr. & vb. n. Interceding.] [L. intercedere, intercessum; inter between + cedere to pass: cf. F. interc'eder. See Cede.]
1.
To pass between; to intervene.
[Obs.]
He supposed that a vast period interceded between that origination and the age wherein he lived.
Sir M. Hale.
2.
To act between parties with a view to reconcile differences; to make intercession; to beg or plead in behalf of another; to mediate; -- usually followed by with and for; as, I will intercede with him for you.
I to the lords will intercede, not doubting
Their favorable ear.
Milton.
Syn. -- To mediate; arbitrate. See Interpose.
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In`ter*cede", v. t.
To be, to come, or to pass, between; to separate.
[Obs.]
Sir I. Newton.
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