'Presidiary' definitions:
Definition of 'Presidiary'
From: GCIDE
- Presidial \Pre*sid"i*al\, Presidiary \Pre*sid"i*a*ry\, a. [L. praesidialis and praesidiarius, fr. praesidium a presiding over, defense, guard. See Preside.] Of or pertaining to a garrison; having a garrison. [1913 Webster]
- There are three presidial castles in this city. --Howell. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Presidiary'
From: GCIDE
- Presidiary \Pre*sid"i*a*ry\, n. [L. praesidiarium.] A guard. [Obs.] "Heavenly presidiaries." --Bp. Hall. [1913 Webster]