n. [ L. praeceptor, fr. praecipere to teach: cf. F. précepteur. See Precept. ] 1. One who gives commands, or makes rules; specifically, the master or principal of a school; a teacher; an instructor. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The head of a preceptory among the Knights Templars. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.; pl.Preceptories [ 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. ] A religious house of the Knights Templars, subordinate to the temple or principal house of the order in London. See Commandery, n., 2. [ 1913 Webster ]
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