predicant

noun

pred·i·cant | \ ˈpredə̇kənt, -dēk- \

plural -s

Definition of predicant

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : preacher specifically : a preaching friar : dominican

2 [modification of Dutch predikant] : predikant

predicant

adjective

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Definition of predicant (Entry 2 of 2)

: devoted to preaching the Dominicans are a predicant order

History and Etymology for predicant

Noun

Middle French, from Late Latin praedicant-, praedicans, present participle of praedicare to preach

Adjective

Late Latin praedicant-, praedicans, present participle of praedicare to preach

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“Predicant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predicant. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.

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