| n. | 1. | An elder in the early Christian church. See 2d Citation under Bishop, |
| 2. | (Ch. of Eng. & Prot. Epis. Ch.) One ordained to the second order in the ministry; - called also | |
| 3. | (Presbyterian Ch.) A member of a presbytery whether lay or clerical. | |
| 4. | A Presbyterian. |
| Noun | 1. | presbyter - an elder in the Presbyterian Church |
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