PRESTER

Etymology 1

Noun

prester (plural presters)

(obsolete) A priest or presbyter.

Etymology 2

Noun

prester (plural presters)

A meteor or exhalation formerly supposed to be thrown from the clouds with such violence that by collision it is set on fire.

One of the veins of the neck when swollen with anger or other excitement.

Anagrams

• represt, terpers

Source: Wiktionary


Pres"ter, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr.

1. A meteor or exhalation formerly supposed to be thrown from the clouds with such violence that by collision it is set on fire. [Obs.]

2. pl.

Definition: One of the veins of the neck when swollen with anger or other excitement. [Obs.]

Pres"ter, n. Etym: [OF. prestre. See Priest.]

Definition: A priest or presbyter; as, Prester John. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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