commandery
Americannoun
plural
commanderies-
the office or rank of a commander.
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the district of a commander.
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a district controlled by a commander of certain medieval orders of knights.
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a local branch or lodge of certain secret or fraternal orders.
Etymology
Origin of commandery
Example Sentences
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Bred from pagedom in his Prussian commandery, he has never been exposed to the irritations that have fed the spirit of strife, and he will be thankful to lay it aside.
From The Dove in the Eagle's Nest by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
His commandery is a pleasant one, and well situated on the slopes of the hills; and the fresh air will, doubtless, speedily set you up.
From A Knight of the White Cross : a tale of the siege of Rhodes by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
A chapel belonging to a commandery of the Knights of St. John still stands near the church; it has been converted into a modern dwelling house.
From Seaward Sussex The South Downs from End to End by Holmes, Edric
The count purchased an island in the Tuscan archipelago, and, as he told you to-day, has founded a commandery.
From The Count of Monte Cristo by Dumas père, Alexandre
The money voted you by Florence will be useful to you now, and there is still a sum sent by your commandery owing to you by the treasury.
From A Knight of the White Cross : a tale of the siege of Rhodes by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
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