[rec.tor] n [ME, fr. L, fr. regere to direct--more at right] (14c) 1: one that directs: leader
2. a: a clergyman (as of the Protestant Episcopal Church) in charge of a parish b: an incumbent of a Church of England benefice in full possession of its rights c: a Roman Catholic priest directing a church with no pastor or one whose pastor has other duties
3: the head of a university or school -- rec.tor.ate n -- rec.to.ri.al adj -- rec.tor.ship n