Middle English Dictionary Entry
prēstē̆r n.
Entry Info
| Forms | prēstē̆r n. |
| Etymology | L prēster, -ēris, from Gr. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
A kind of venomous snake.
Associated quotations
- (a1398) *Trev.Barth.(Add 27944)269b/a : Also prester is an horrible addre, alway with open mouþe and castynge and schedynge venyme as he goþ.
- (a1398) *Trev.Barth.(Add 27944)279b/b : Castorium..helpeþ aȝens most strong venym and aȝeins þe venym of scorpiouns..and of þe serpent prester.