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preceptory
[ pri-sep-tuh-ree, pree-sep- ]
/ prɪˈsɛp tə ri, ˈpri sɛp- /
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noun, plural pre·cep·to·ries.
a subordinate house or community of the Knights Templars; commandery.
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preceptory
/ (prɪˈsɛptərɪ) /
noun plural -ries
(formerly) a subordinate house or community of the Knights Templars
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