presidiary

adjective

pre·​sid·​i·​ary pri-ˈsi-dē-ˌer-ē How to pronounce presidiary (audio)
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Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of presidiary was in 1599

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“Presidiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presidiary. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

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