meaning of presbyter
1. An elder in the early Christian church. See 2d Citation under Bishop, n. , 1.
2. One ordained to the second order in the ministry; -- called also priest.
3. A member of a presbytery whether lay or clerical.
4. A Presbyterian.
5. an elder in the Presbyterian Church
Related Words
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