The Collaborative International Dictionary
Presidiary
Presidial \Pre*sid"i*al\, Presidiary \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.
Presidiary
Presidiary \Pre*sid"i*a*ry\, n. [L. praesidiarium.]
A guard. [Obs.] ``Heavenly presidiaries.''
--Bp. Hall.