predikant

British  

/ ˌprɛdɪˈkænt /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of predikant

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

Example Sentences

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predikant

One Sunday it would be an Anglican priest, the next a Dutch Reform predikant, the next a Methodist minister.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

So this interesting predikant hauled down the Union Jack, which his sons instantly tore to tatters, ran up the Boer flag, and drove De La Rey hither and thither in his own private carriage.

From With the Guards' Brigade from Bloemfontein to Koomati Poort and Back by Lowry, Edward P.

Such farewell words as the prisoner had to leave for relatives or friends he might remit to the predikant, but even these must be written in the presence of Mynheer himself.

From Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion by Mitford, Bertram

There was a parson, or predikant, also accompanying the commandos.

From Two Years on Trek Being Some Account of the Royal Sussex Regiment in South Africa by Moulin, Louis Eug?ne du

As we have already hinted, his motive in sending for the predikant was primarily one of policy, partly in order to gain time, partly to placate those in whose hands he was.

From Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion by Mitford, Bertram