释义 |
pre·cep·to·ry \-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 |