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PRECEPTORY
Etymology
Noun
preceptory (plural preceptories)
A community of the Knights Templar, or the physical buildings or estate of such a community.
Adjective
preceptory (not comparable)
preceptive
• (1573?)
a law preceptory
Source: Wiktionary
Pre*cep"to*ry, a.
Definition: Preceptive. "A law preceptory." Anderson (1573).
Pre*cep"to*ry, n.; pl. Preceptories. Etym: [LL. praeceptoria an estate assigned to a preceptor, from L. praeceptor a commander, ruler, teacher, in LL., procurator, administrator among the Knights Templars. See Preceptor.]
Definition: A religious house of the Knights Templars, subordinate to the temple or principal house of the order in London. See Commandery, n., 2.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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