Where does “intercessor” come from?
Intercessor comes from Latin intercessor, derived from Latin intercedo, which combines Latin cedo and Latin volvere, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European welH-, meaning to turn or roll.
intercessor (English): A person who intercedes; a mediator; one who...
Definitions
- A person who intercedes; a mediator; one who...
Ancestry of “intercessor”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | intercessor | mediator, intercessor |
| 2 | Latin | intercedo | I intervene; I intercede; I interrupt or hinder |
| 3 | Latin | inter- | inter-, between, in between, among, together |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | γλῶσσα | a tongue; a language; the mouthpiece of a pipe |
| 5 | Old Norse | glotta | to grin, smile scornfully |
| 6 | Proto-Germanic | glutōną | To stare; gawk |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰel- | to shine, glimmer, glow; to shimmer, gleam;... |