Pres`si*ros"ter (?), n. [L. presssus pressed (p. p. of premere) +
rostrum beak: cf. F. pressirostre. See 4th Press.] (Zoˆl.) One of a
tribe of wading birds (Pressirostres) including those which have a
compressed beak, as the plovers.
Pres`si*ros"tral (?), a. (Zoˆl.) Of or pertaining to the pressirosters.
Pres"si*tant (?), a. [See 4th Press.] Gravitating; heavy. [Obs.] Dr. H.
More.
Pres"sive (?), a. Pressing; urgent; also, oppressive; as, pressive
taxation. [R.] Bp. Hall.