preceptory
English
Etymology
From mediaeval Latin praeceptoria, noun use of the feminine of praeceptorius (“commanding”).
Pronunciation
Noun
preceptory (plural preceptories)
- A community of the Knights Templar, or the physical buildings or estate of such a community.
- 1819, Walter Scott, Ivanhoe:
- “The most petty baron may arrest, try, and condemn a witch found within his own domain. And shall that power be denied to the Grand Master of the Temple within a preceptory of his Order?”
Adjective
preceptory (not comparable)
- preceptive
- (Can we date this quote by Anderson and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?) (1573?)
- a law preceptory
- (Can we date this quote by Anderson and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?) (1573?)