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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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
A total of 105 preceptories and 95 bands will parade through Bangor to the demonstration field at Ward Park.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2022
Sixty-three preceptories and 61 bands will take part in the parade, which will move off from the assembly field on the Armagh side of the village at noon.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2022
He could not nominate to any of the higher dignities of the order; but he might, with the advice and consent of some of the most reputable knights, appoint to the inferior priories and preceptories.
From Secret Societies of the Middle Ages by Thomas Keightley
