\Pres"ter\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ?, from ? to kindle or
burn, and ? to blow up, swell out by blowing.]
1. A meteor or exhalation formerly supposed to be thrown from
   the clouds with such violence that by collision it is set
   on fire. [Obs.]
2. pl. One of the veins of the neck when swollen with anger
   or other excitement. [Obs.]

\Pres"ter\, n. [OF. prestre. See {Priest}.]
A priest or presbyter; as, Prester John. [Obs.]