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PRESTER

\pɹˈɛstə], \pɹˈɛstə], \p_ɹ_ˈɛ_s_t_ə]\

Definitions of PRESTER

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A priest or presbyter; as, Prester John.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

A priest. Prester John, a mythical mediaeval Christian priest and king, somewhere in the heart of Asia.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

n. [Greek] A meteor or exhalation, formerly supposed to be thrown from the clouds with such violence, that by collision it is set on fire ; -the veins of the neck when swollen by excitement.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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