predikant

predicant

/ (ˌprɛdɪˈkænt) /

noun

a minister in the Dutch Reformed Church, esp in South Africa

Nearby words

Word Origin for predikant

from Dutch, from Old French predicant, from Late Latin praedicans preaching, from praedicāre to preach

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Examples from the Web for predikant

He told me it was exactly what the predikant used to say that Hell would be like.
Greenmantle|John Buchan
Once upon a time, as the story goes, a Dutchman talked with a predikant about the welfare of his soul.
The African Colony|John Buchan
Four burghers came to escort him out, and they have off-saddled while the predikant is inspanning.
Aletta|Bertram Mitford
You will assuredly be damned,” said the predikant, “and burn in hell.
The African Colony|John Buchan

Still, just in time, thanks be to your reverend father, the Predikant.
The Ivory Child|H. Rider Haggard