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presidiary
CIDE DICTIONARY
presidiary, 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." [1913 Webster]
presidiary, n. [L. praesidiarium.].
A guard. Bp. Hall. [1913 Webster]
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