单词 | preceptory |
释义 | Definition of preceptory in English:preceptorynoun prɪˈsɛpt(ə)ri
adjective prɪˈsɛpt(ə)ri
OriginEarly 16th century. From post-classical Latin praeceptoria, use as noun (perhaps short for praeceptoria domus) of feminine singular of praeceptorius Definition of preceptory in US English:preceptorynounprɪˈsɛpt(ə)ri
adjectiveprɪˈsɛpt(ə)ri
OriginEarly 16th century. From post-classical Latin praeceptoria, use as noun (perhaps short for praeceptoria domus) of feminine singular of praeceptorius<br>late 16th century; earliest use found in Anthony Anderson (d. 1593), Church of England clergyman and theological writer. From post-classical Latin praeceptorius giving instructions (730 in a British source; frequently 1204–1448 in British sources) from classical Latin praecept-, past participial stem of praecipere to give instruction, to advise, to order, command + -ōrius. |
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