PRESIDENTSHIP
Pres"i*dent*ship, n.
Defn: The office and dignity of president; presidency. Hooker.
PRESIDER
Pre*sid"er, n.
Defn: One who presides.
PRESIDIAL; PRESIDIARY
Pre*sid"i*al, Pre*sid"i*a*ry, a. Etym: [L. praesidialis and
praesidiarius, fr. praesidium a presiding over, defense, guard. See
Preside.]
Defn: Of or pertaining to a garrison; having a garrison.
There are three presidial castles in this city. Howell.
PRESIDIARY
Pre*sid"i*a*ry, n. Etym: [L. praesidiarium.]
Defn: A guard. [Obs.] "Heavenly presidiaries." Bp. Hall.
PRESIDING
Pre*sid"ing,
Defn: a. & n. from Preside. Presiding elder. See under 2d Elder.