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单词 prestant
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Definition of prestant in English:

prestant

(also praestant)
noun ˈprɛst(ə)nt
Music
  • A rank of open flue pipes on the organ, of 4-foot, 8-foot, or 16-foot pitch, corresponding to the principal or open diapason stop on English organs.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From French prestant from classical Latin praestant-, praestāns (adjective) outstanding, excellent, use as adjective of present participle of praestāre to excel. Compare Dutch prestant, German Praestant.

Definition of prestant in US English:

prestant

(also praestant)
nounˈprɛst(ə)nt
Music
  • A rank of open flue pipes on the organ, of 4-foot, 8-foot, or 16-foot pitch, corresponding to the principal or open diapason stop on English organs.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From French prestant from classical Latin praestant-, praestāns (adjective) outstanding, excellent, use as adjective of present participle of praestāre to excel. Compare Dutch prestant, German Praestant.

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