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† proˈfessant, a. and n. Obs.
[f. as prec. + -ant, or immed. a. F. professant pres. pple.]
A. adj. Professing (to believe in or worship).
1621Ainsworth Annot. Pentat., Gen. vi. 3 These also..are my peculiar professant people. 1643Trapp Comm. Gen. vi. 2 His peculiar professant people, called sons of Jehovah.
B. n. One who professes (in various senses).
1615R. Brathwait Strappado (1878) 24 But of professants, which compose their song To a strange descant! this Ile say they wrong Flowrie Parnassus. 1635― Arcad. Pr. 157 Presents..are moving objects to mercenary professants. 1665― Comment Two Tales 27 One trick..wherein none of all his fellow-consorts or Astronomical Professants can ever come near him. |