释义 |
ˈproposant rare. [a. F. proposant, prop. pres. pple. of proposer to propose: see -ant.] One who proposes or offers himself as a candidate.
1813A. Bruce Life Alex. Morus ii. 21 All examiners of proposants for the Ministry. 1833Southey in Q. Rev. XLIX. 50 [Among the Protestants in French Switzerland] the theological student, after certain examinations, is received as a Proposant by those who exercise the pastoral office, and employed as a lay-helper, or catechist, in their parishes. |