† ˈproculstantObs.nonce-wd. [f. L. procul afar + stānt-em, pr.pple. of stāre to stand, as a pun on Protestant.] 1589Protestatyon Martin Marprelat 27 Both [Dr. Andrew Perne and Dean Bridges] old standards, both proculstants, both catercaps, both priests [etc.].