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单词 Prester John
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Definition of Prester John in English:

Prester John

proper nounˈprɛstəˌprestər ˈjän
  • A legendary medieval Christian king of Asia, said to have defeated the Muslims and to be destined to bring help to the Holy Land.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French prestre Jehan, from medieval Latin presbyter Johannes 'priest John'.

 
 

Definition of Prester John in US English:

Prester John

proper nounˌprestər ˈjän
  • A legendary medieval Christian king of Asia (and, later, of Ethiopia), said to have defeated the Muslims and to be destined to bring help to the Holy Land.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French prestre Jehan, from medieval Latin presbyter Johannes ‘priest John’.

 
 
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