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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Intercessour, n. [ME. intercessour (1482), e.m.E. (16th c.) and L. intercessor.] An intercessor; a pleader on behalf of another; a go-between.c1490 Irland Asl. MS I. 47/7.
Mak for the intercessouris the saull of Jhesu 1558-66 Knox II. 247.
To be intercessouris or advocattis for fylthie fornicatours a1570-86 Maitl. F. xv. 39.
Tak away all grit oppressouris … For theveis and revaris intercessouris Ib. clxxiii. 23.
Thocht ȝe in court heff intercessouris 1597 Skene Verb. S. s.v. Broccarii.
Mediatours, or intercessours in onie transaction, paction, or contract
