predicant

1 of 2

noun

pred·​i·​cant

ˈpredə̇kənt,

-dēk-

plural -s

1

: preacher

specifically : a preaching friar : dominican

2

[modification of Dutch predikant] : predikant

predicant

2 of 2

adjective

"

: devoted to preaching

the Dominicans are a predicant order

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle French, from Late Latin praedicant-, praedicans, present participle of praedicare to preach

Adjective

Late Latin praedicant-, praedicans, present participle of praedicare to preach

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