PRESTERS

Noun

presters

plural of prester

Source: Wiktionary


PRESTER

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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