2. (Ch. of Eng. & Prot. Epis. Ch.)
Defn: One ordained to the second order in the ministry; — called
also priest.
I rather term the one sort presbyter than priest. Hooker.
New presbyter is but old priest writ large. Milton.
3. (Presbyterian Ch.)
Defn: A member of a presbytery whether lay or clerical.
4. A Presbyterian. [Obs.] Hudibras.
PRESBYTERAL
Pres*byt"er*al a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to a presbyter or presbytery; presbyterial.
PRESBYTERATE
Pres*byt"er*ate n. Etym: [L. presbyteratus: cf. F. presbytérat.]
Defn: A presbytery; also, presbytership. Heber.
PRESBYTERESS
Pres"by*ter*ess, n.