An elder in the early Christian church. See 2d Citation under Bishop, n., 1.
One ordained to the second order in the ministry; -- called also priest. I rather term the one sort presbyter than priest. Hooker. New presbyter is but old priest writ large. Milton.
A member of a presbytery whether lay or clerical.
A Presbyterian. [Obs.] Hudibras.
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