English Explanatory Dictionary

preceptory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A community of the Knights Templar, or the physical buildings or estate of such a community.
adj
  1. preceptive

Pronunciation

/pɹɪˈsɛptəɹi/

Word forms

preceptory preceptories

Etymology

From Medieval Latin praeceptoria, noun use of the feminine of praeceptorius (“commanding”), ultimately from praeceptor + -ius. Equivalent to preceptor + -y.

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