Presidential

Presidential
Presidential Pres`i*den"tial, a. 1. Presiding or watching over. ``Presidential angels.'' --Glanvill. [1913 Webster]

2. Of or pertaining to a president; as, the presidential chair; a presidential election. [1913 Webster]


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