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presbyter

pres.by.ter \'prez-b*t-*r; 'pres-b*t-, -p*t-\ \prez-'bit-*-r*t, pres-, 
   -.ra-t\ n [LL, elder, priest - more at PRIEST] 1: a member of the governing 
   body of an early Christian church  2: a Christian priest; esp : a member of 
   the second order of clergy  in the Anglican communion 3: ELDER  - 
   pres.byt.er.ate n