1. One who is undergoing probation; one who is on trial; a novice. [ 1913 Webster ]
While yet a young probationer, And candidate of heaven. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A student in divinity, who, having received certificates of good morals and qualifications from his university, is admitted to several trials by a presbytery, and, on acquitting himself well, is licensed to preach. [ Scot. ] [ 1913 Webster ]