preses

noun

pre·​ses

ˈprēˌsēz

plural preses

chiefly Scottish

: the president or presiding officer (as of a meeting or group) : chairman

Word History

Etymology

Latin praesid-, praeses guard, president, ruler, from praesidēre to guard, preside over

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