In`ter*cede" (?), v. i. [imp. &
p. p. Interceded; p. pr. & vb. n.
Interceding.] [L. intercedere, intercessum;
inter between + cedere to pass: cf. F.
intercéder. 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.
In`ter*cede", v. t. To be, to
come, or to pass, between; to separate. [Obs.] Sir I.
Newton.
