predikant
predicant
- a minister in the Dutch Reformed Church, esp in South Africa
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Word Origin
from Dutch, from Old French predicant, from Late Latin praedicans preaching, from praedicāre to preach
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Historical Examples
Still, just in time, thanks be to your reverend father, the Predikant.
The Ivory ChildH. Rider Haggard
Ja, I have often heard the predikant talk of Calvinus—and preach about him too.
AlettaBertram Mitford
The predikant is not beside him, in compliance with his own wish.
AlettaBertram Mitford
You will assuredly be damned,” said the predikant, “and burn in hell.
The African ColonyJohn Buchan
“But that is folly and an impossibility,” said the predikant.
The African ColonyJohn Buchan