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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Sym-presbyter, n. [e.m.E. syn-presbyter (1671), sympresbyter (a1677), N.T. Gk. sumpresbúteros (1 Peter v 1).] A fellow-presbyter, fellow-elder. —1596 Melvill 395.
Instructars of the youthe … being lawfullie callit to be Sym-presbyters