n. [ L. communicans, p. pr. ] 1. One who partakes of, or is entitled to partake of, the sacrament of the Lord's supper; a church member. [ 1913 Webster ]
A never-failing monthly communicant. Atterbury. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. One who communicates. Foxe. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Communicating. [ R. ] Coleridge. [ 1913 Webster ]