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preceptory
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preceptory, a.
Preceptive. Anderson (1573). [1913 Webster]
preceptory, n. [LL. praeceptoria an estate assigned to a preceptor, from L. praeceptor a commander, ruler, teacher, in LL., procurator, administrator among the Knights Templars. See Preceptor.].
A religious house of the Knights Templars, subordinate to the temple or principal house of the order in London. See Commandery, n. , 2. [1913 Webster]
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