prester
noun
pres·ter
ˈprestə(r)
plural -s
1
obsolete : a venomous snake
2
obsolete : a scorching whirlwind
3
archaic : a neck vein swollen with anger
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin, venomous snake, scorching whirlwind, from Greek prēstēr venomous snake, scorching whirlwind, neck vein swollen with anger, from prēthein to blow up, swell out, spout, blow into a flame