preceptory


pre·cep·to·ry

P0509900 (prĭ-sĕp′tə-rē, prē′sĕp-)n. pl. pre·cep·to·ries 1. A chapter of a medieval military order such as the Knights Templars or of a modern fraternal order.2. A building serving as an administrative or ritual center for such a chapter.

preceptory

(prɪˈsɛptərɪ) n, pl -ries (Historical Terms) (formerly) a subordinate house or community of the Knights Templars

pre•cep•to•ry

(prɪˈsɛp tə ri, ˈpri sɛp-)

n., pl. -ries. a lodge or assembly of the Knights Templars; commandery. [1530–40]