preceptory
Americannoun
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preceptories
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of preceptory
From the Medieval Latin word praeceptōria, dating back to 1530–40. See preceptor, -y 3
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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
The Teutonic Knights received considerable possessions, and a preceptory was founded in Achaia.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06 (From Barbarossa to Dante) by Charles F. (Charles Francis) Horne
In like manner every preceptory and every large house of the order had its chapter, at which all the brethren were required to attend.
From Secret Societies of the Middle Ages by Thomas Keightley
But how was he to account for his appearance in such an unseemly garb at the preceptory.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 by Various
Before reaching his destination he was told that Lucas de Beaumanoir, the Grand Master of the Order of the Templars, was then on visit to the preceptory.
From The Junior Classics — Volume 5 by William Patten
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
A total of 105 preceptories and 95 bands will parade through Bangor to the demonstration field at Ward Park.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2022
Thirty-three preceptories and 31 bands will take part in the procession, with a starting time of noon for the main parade, returning at 15:30 BST.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2022
A total of 81 preceptories will take part, accompanied by 75 bands, which could involve a total of about 6,000 in the procession.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2022
England.—There were in bygone times the following preceptories of Knight Templars in the present kingdom of England.
From The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple by Charles G. Addison
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