preceptory
noun
a subordinate house or community of the Knights Templars; commandery.
preceptories
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pluralof preceptory.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It is thought that about 350 preceptories and about 300 bands will be involved in the traditional events.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2022
A total of 105 preceptories and 95 bands will parade through Bangor to the demonstration field at Ward Park.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2022
City of Belfast Grand Black Chapter will parade in Dromore, County Down, where a total of 48 preceptories from seven districts will be accompanied by 30 bands.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2022
Twenty-five preceptories and 27 bands will take part, with the procession leaving at 12:30 BST and the return parade due at 15:00.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2022
The number of their preceptories is, by the most moderate computation, rated at 9,000; and the annual income of the order at about six millions sterling—an enormous sum for those times!
From Secret Societies of the Middle Ages by Thomas Keightley
