An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics
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To occupy the place of authority or control, as in an assembly or meeting; act as president or chairperson (Dictionary.com).

→ pre-; → reside.

1) The highest executive officer of a modern republic, as the Chief Executive of the United States (often initial capital letter).
2) An officer appointed or elected to preside over an organized body of persons (Dictionary.com).

→ preside; → -ent.

Farneštgâr, from farnešt, present stem of farneštidan, → preside, + agent noun suffix -gâr, → -or, on the model of âmuzgâr "teacher."