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† Presbyˈteer Obs. rare—1.
Derisive abbreviation of Presbyterian n., after pulpiteer, etc. Hence † Presbyˈteering vbl. n., acting the Presbyterian; practice of Presbyterianism.
1708T. Ward Eng. Ref. (1716) 112 The Wars that were begun In sixteen hundred forty one 'Tween Protestants and Presbyteers. 1684Roxb. Ball. (1885) V. 461 Then leave your rebellious and damn'd Presbyteering, Or you may be glad of Poor-Jack and Red-Herring. |