preceptory
Americannoun
noun
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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
Temple Dinsley, a manor house a little E. from the Red Lion, stands on the site of the preceptory of the Knights Templars, founded by Bernard de Baliol in the reign of Stephen.
From Hertfordshire by New, E. H. (Edmund Hort)
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 Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)
In the reign of King John, Alexander de St. Helena founded a preceptory for Knights Templars near it, the ruins of which stand yet in forlorn and solitary grandeur beside the little river.
From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.
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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