preceptory

[ pri-sep-tuh-ree, pree-sep- ]

noun

, plural pre·cep·to·ries.

1. a subordinate house or community of the Knights Templars; commandery.

preceptory

/ prɪˈsɛptərɪ /

noun

1. (formerly) a subordinate house or community of the Knights Templars

Word History and Origins

Origin of preceptory¹

From the Medieval Latin word praeceptōria, dating back to 1530–40. See preceptor, -y ³

Example Sentences

Other ecclesiastical buildings were the monasteries of Blackfriars and Greyfriars and the preceptory of Maisondieu .

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Thou wilt find him, as our scouts have brought notice, at the next Preceptory house of his Order.

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Isaac accordingly bade his friend farewell, and about an hour's riding brought him before the Preceptory of Templestowe.

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Sir John rode to the Preceptory and hammered fiercely on its oaken door.

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Strongbow founded a preceptory for Templars at Kilmainham in 1174, and it became rich and powerful.

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