• (n.) A student in divinity, who, having received certificates of good morals and qualifications from his university, is admitted to several trials by a presbytery, and, on acquitting himself well, is licensed to preach. • (n.) One who is undergoing probation; one who is on trial; a novice. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/probationer/
Pro·ba'tion·er noun 1. One who is undergoing probation; one who is on trial; a novice. « While yet a young probationer , And candidate of heaven.» Dryden. 2. A student in divinity, who, having received certificates of good morals and qualifications from h... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/165