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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Intercede, -ceid, -seid, v. [e.m.E. intercede (1578), L. intercēdere.] intr. a. To intervene. b.To intercede, appeal. —a. 1589 Conv. Burghs I. 303.
That the saidis commoun revenues … be rowpitt thre seuerall dayis, aucht dayis interceding betuix enery ane thairofb. 1597 St. A. Kirk S. 826.
To interseid to his Majestie to grant licence to … thair pastour to be restorit 1671 Conv. Burghs III. 630.
The said Erle … to interceid … anent the doun getting of the fyftie solȝe of impost
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