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Webster 1913 Edition


Probationer

Pro-ba′tion-er

,
Noun.
1.
One who is undergoing probation; one who is on trial; a novice.
While yet a young
probationer
,
And candidate of heaven.
Dryden.
2.
A student in divinity, who, having received certificates of good morals and qualifications from his university, is admitted to several trials by a presbytery, and, on acquitting himself well, is licensed to preach.
[Scot.]

Webster 1828 Edition


Probationer

PROBA'TIONER

,
Noun.
One who is on trial, or in a state to give proof of certain qualifications for a place or state.
While yet a young probationer,
And candidate for heaven.
1.
A novice.
2.
In Scotland, a student in divinity, who, producing a certificate of a professor in an university of his good morals and qualifications, is admitted to several trials, and on acquitting himself well, is licensed to preach.