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preceptory

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10 lettersPronunciation /pɹɪˈsɛptəɹi/Sorted ceeopprrtyStarts with PEnds with Y0 clues
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Definitions

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

Word origin

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

Used in a sentence

  • “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?”
  • a law preceptory

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