\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.]