intercessory
[ in-ter-ses-uh-ree ]
/ ˌɪn tərˈsɛs ə ri /
adjective
having the function of interceding: an intercessory prayer.
Origin of intercessory
1570–80; < Medieval Latin
intercessōrius, equivalent to Latin
interced- (see
intercession) +
-tōrius
-tory1, with
dt >
ss
Words nearby intercessory
intercept,
interception,
interceptor,
intercession,
intercessor,
intercessory,
interchange,
interchangeable,
interchurch,
intercilium,
intercity