a. [ Cf. F. presbytéral. ] Presbyterian. “Presbyterial government.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. presbytérien. ] Of or pertaining to a presbyter, or to ecclesiastical government by presbyters; relating to those who uphold church government by presbyters; also, to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of a communion so governed. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. presbytérien. ] One who maintains the validity of ordination and government by presbyters; a member of the Presbyterian church. [ 1913 Webster ]
Reformed Presbyterians.
n. [ Cf. F. presbytérianisme. ] That form of church government which invests presbyters with all spiritual power, and admits no prelates over them; also, the faith and polity of the Presbyterian churches, taken collectively. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. presbytérien. ] Of or pertaining to a presbyter, or to ecclesiastical government by presbyters; relating to those who uphold church government by presbyters; also, to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of a communion so governed. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. presbytérien. ] One who maintains the validity of ordination and government by presbyters; a member of the Presbyterian church. [ 1913 Webster ]
Reformed Presbyterians.
n. [ Cf. F. presbytérianisme. ] That form of church government which invests presbyters with all spiritual power, and admits no prelates over them; also, the faith and polity of the Presbyterian churches, taken collectively. [ 1913 Webster ]