a. [ L. praedicans, -antis, p. pr. of praedicare. See Predicate. ] Predicating; affirming; declaring; proclaiming; hence; preaching. “The Roman predicant orders.” N. Brit. Rev. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who predicates, affirms, or proclaims; specifically, a preaching friar; a Dominican. [ 1913 Webster ]