preceptory
Americannoun
plural
preceptoriesnoun
Etymology
Origin of preceptory
From the Medieval Latin word praeceptōria, dating back to 1530–40. See preceptor, -y 3
Example Sentences
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A holidaying professor at the seaside investigates the ruins of a Templars' preceptory, finds a curious whistle, blows it.
From Time Magazine Archive
Though ye should be driven oot o' the preceptory the morn, ye'll no gang empty-handed; and that same's a blessin.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 by Various
One of the last retreats of the denounced religion in its adversity, was the preceptory of St. Anthony, in Leith.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 by Various
Precep′tor, one who delivers precepts: a teacher: an instructor: the head of a school: the head of a preceptory of Knights Templars:—fem.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Various
Poor Isaac was hurried off accordingly, and expelled from the preceptory, all his entreaties, and even his offers, unheard and disregarded.
From The Junior Classics — Volume 5 by Patten, William
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