Category:Probationer

Pro*ba"tion*er, n.

1. One who is undergoing probation; one who is on trial; a novice. While yet a young probationer, and candidate of heaven. Dryden.

2. A student in divinity, who, having received certificates of good Morals and qualifications from his university, is admitted to several Trials by a presbytery, and, on acquitting himself well, is licensed To preach. [scot.]