See Also: preceptory(1)(dictionary)
preceptory(2)(dictionary)

preceptory(2) (iou)



preceptory noun. M16.
[medieval Latin praeceptoria use as noun of fem. of praeceptorius: see PRECEPTORY adjective, -ORY1.]
Hist. A subordinate community of the Knights Templars; the buildings of such a community; an estate or manor supporting such a community.