praefect

American  

[pree-fekt] / ˈpri fɛkt /

noun

1. a variant of prefect.

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praefect British  

/ ˌpriːfɛkˈtɔːrɪəl, ˈpriːfɛkt /

noun

1. a variant spelling of prefect prefect prefect prefect

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Other Word Forms

• praefectorial
  adjective

Example Sentences

Now he spoke over his shoulder at Hun Rhavas, who had no thought, whilst his comfortable little plot was succeeding so well, that the praefect was paying heed.

From "Unto Caesar" by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness

Men climbed down along the gradients leaping over other men, determined to jump down twelve feet into the arena in order to rescue the praefect from the jaws of the ferocious beast.

From "Unto Caesar" by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness

The news that Nymphidius Sabinus, the praefect of the praetorians, had declared in his favour revived Galba’s spirits.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth" by Various

I think that he will sup with thee, O Caius Nepos, but as to joining us in——" "Hush!" admonished the praetorian praefect, "Taurus Antinor is right.

From "Unto Caesar" by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness

"The aedile took the money, gracious lady, and Dion said that he asked no further questions, but allowed the praefect to be borne away."

From "Unto Caesar" by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness