preceptory

[ pri-sep-tuh-ree, pree-sep- ]

noun

, plural pre·cep·to·ries.

1. a subordinate house or community of the Knights Templars; commandery.

preceptory

/ prɪˈsɛptərɪ /

noun

1. (formerly) a subordinate house or community of the Knights Templars

Word History and Origins

Origin of preceptory¹

From the Medieval Latin word praeceptōria, dating back to 1530–40. See preceptor, -y ³

Example Sentences

Although it has cancelled its summer parades along with the Royal Black Preceptory and Apprentice Boys of Derry, the Parades Commission has been notified of more than 250 parades from individual bands over the 11 to 13 July period.

From BBC

Public disorder followed a Royal Black Preceptory march past the church on last August and there were three consecutive nights of rioting after a republican band parade in the nearby area last September.

From BBC

Mr Maginness said there was "shameful misbehaviour" at a Royal Black Preceptory march outside St Patrick's Church in August.

From BBC

After wandering about for some time, the poor lady built a little hut of brambles on the shore of the Clydagh, near the spot where stand the ruins of the preceptory of Mourne, or Ballinamona, as it is sometimes called.

From Project Gutenberg

In the reign of King John, Alexander de St. Helena founded a preceptory for Knights Templars near it, the ruins of which stand yet in forlorn and solitary grandeur beside the little river.

From Project Gutenberg