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PROBA'TIONER, n. One who is on trial, or in a state to give proof of certain qualifications for a place or state. While yet a young probationer, And candidate for heaven. 1. A novice. 2. In Scotland, a student...

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PROBA'TIONER, n. One who is on trial, or in a state to give proof of certain qualifications for a place or state.

While yet a young probationer,

And candidate for heaven.

1. A novice.

2. In Scotland, a student in divinity, who, producing a certificate of a professor in an university of his good morals and qualifications, is admitted to several trials, and on acquitting himself well, is licensed to preach.

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