Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PROT'EST-ANT
PROT'EST-ANT, a.
Pertaining to those who, at the reformation of religion, protested against a decree of Charles V. and the diet of Spires; pertaining to the adherents of Luther, or others of the reformed churches; as, the protestant religion. – Addison. Milner.
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