prester

CIDE DICTIONARY

prester, n. [NL., fr. Gr. , from to kindle or burn, and to blow up, swell out by blowing.].

A meteor or exhalation formerly supposed to be thrown from the clouds with such violence that by collision it is set on fire. [1913 Webster]
One of the veins of the neck when swollen with anger or other excitement. [1913 Webster]

prester, n. [OF. prestre. See Priest.].

A priest or presbyter; as, Prester John. [1913 Webster]