prepositor

[ pree-poz-i-ter ]

noun

1. praepostor.

prepositor

/ priːˈpɒstə; priːˈpɒzɪtə /

noun

1. rare.
   a prefect in any of certain public schools

Word History and Origins

Origin of prepositor¹

C16: from Latin praepositus placed before

Example Sentences

He then hands the birch back to the prepositor and rustles out of the room again.

From Time Magazine Archive

A third prepositor goes to a cupboard, from which he takes the birch rod and ceremoniously hands it to the headmaster.

From Time Magazine Archive