2. One who makes preserves of fruit.

Game preserver. See under Game.

Pre*show" (?), v. t. To foreshow.

Pre*side" (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Presided; p. pr. & vb. n.

Presiding.] [L. praesidere; prae before + sedere to sit: cf. F.

prÈsider. See Sit.] 1. To be set, or to sit, in the place of authority;

to occupy the place of president, chairman, moderator, director, etc.;

to direct, control, and regulate, as chief officer; as, to preside at a

public meeting; to preside over the senate.

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