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单词 prepositor
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Definition of prepositor in English:

prepositor

(also praepositor)
noun prɪˈpɒzɪtə
  • 1A prefect or monitor at various English public schools. Compare "praepostor".

  • 2The master, director, or manager (of a house, etc.); the head of a monastic house. Compare prepositusrare.

Origin

Early 16th century; earliest use found in William Horman (1457–1535), schoolmaster and grammarian. From classical Latin praepositus prepositus + -or.

Definition of prepositor in US English:

prepositor

(also praepositor)
nounprɪˈpɒzɪtə
  • 1A prefect or monitor at various English public schools. Compare "praepostor".

  • 2The master, director, or manager (of a house, etc.); the head of a monastic house. Compare prepositusrare.

Origin

Early 16th century; earliest use found in William Horman (1457–1535), schoolmaster and grammarian. From classical Latin praepositus prepositus + -or.

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