PRECEPTORY


Meaning of PRECEPTORY in English

-tərē noun

( -es )

Etymology: Medieval Latin praeceptoria, from praeceptor preceptor (among the Knights Templars) + Latin -ia -y — more at preceptor

1.

a. : a subordinate house or community of the Knights Templars established on one of the provincial estates of the order ; broadly : commandery 2a(1)

b. : commandery 3

2.

a. : the manor or estate supporting a preceptory

b. : the buildings housing a preceptory

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