prolocutor
a presiding officer of an assembly; chairperson.
Church of England. the chairperson of the lower house of a convocation.
Origin of prolocutor
1Other words from prolocutor
- pro·loc·u·tor·ship, noun
Words Nearby prolocutor
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How to use prolocutor in a sentence
Olivia undertook to be our prolocutor, and delivered the whole in the summary way, only saying, "We were thrown from our horses."
The prolocutor was to be chosen by the members: and the only moderate man who had a chance of being chosen was Tillotson.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington MacaulayThe Lower House, having heard this discourse, proceeded to appoint a prolocutor.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington MacaulayI was this morning to visit the Dean, or Mr. prolocutor, I think you call him, don't you?
The Journal to Stella | Jonathan SwiftNevertheless the prolocutor made a full submission, with which the archbishop was satisfied, and the sentence was repealed.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.II. | Tobias Smollett
British Dictionary definitions for prolocutor
/ (prəʊˈlɒkjʊtə) /
a chairman, esp of the lower house of clergy in a convocation of the Anglican Church
Origin of prolocutor
1Derived forms of prolocutor
- prolocutorship, noun
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