Consistorian

Consistorian
Consistorian Con`sis*to"rian, a. Pertaining to a Presbyterian consistory; -- a contemptuous term of 17th century controversy. [1913 Webster]

You fall next on the consistorian schismatics; for so you call Presbyterians. --Milton. [1913 Webster]


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