adj
Meaning 1
preceptive
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Usage: not-comparable
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Standard Lemma guide
preceptory
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/pɹɪˈsɛptəɹi/
noun
Meaning 2
A community of the Knights Templar, or the physical buildings or estate of such a community.
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History
Etymology
From Medieval Latin praeceptoria, noun use of the feminine of praeceptorius (“commanding”), ultimately from praeceptor + -ius. Equivalent to preceptor + -y.