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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 In·ter·cede v. i. [imp. & p. p. Interceded; p. pr. & vb. n. Interceding.]
 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 or on behalf of; 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.