preceptory

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɹɪˈsɛptəɹi/

Noun

preceptory (plural preceptories)

  1. 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)

  1. preceptive
    • c. 1573, Anderson, [unknown work]
      a law preceptory
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