n. Precedent. [ Obs. ] Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Occupying the first rank or chief place; having the highest authority; presiding. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
His angels president
In every province. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. président, L. praesidens, -entis, p. pr. of praesidere. See Preside. ]
Just Apollo, president of verse. Waller. [ 1913 Webster ]
a.
n. The office and dignity of president; presidency. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]