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presbyterate
noun 3verb 1adj 1
Definitions
noun
1
presbytership, eldership
2
The order of presbyters.
3
A body of presbyters or elders of the Church.
verb
1
To constitute or organize according to the Presbyterian system, or along Presbyterian lines.
Discipline..was not to bee exercised by the minister alone and his people, but by a united power of ministers presbyterated (or their delegates, prudent chosen men for such an affaire).
adj
1
Constituted of presbyters or elders.
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