\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['e]der. 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.