{ Pre*sid"i*al (?), Pre*sid"i*a*ry (?), }
a. [L. praesidialis and praesidiarius,
fr. praesidium a presiding over, defense, guard. See
Preside.] Of or pertaining to a garrison; having a
garrison.
There are three presidial castles in this
city.
Howell.
Pre*sid"i*a*ry, n. [L.
praesidiarium.] A guard. [Obs.] "Heavenly
presidiaries." Bp. Hall.