单词 | prepositus |
释义 | Definition of prepositus in English:prepositus(also praepositus) noun priːˈpɒzɪtəs historical
OriginEarly 17th century; earliest use found in Matthew Wren (1585–1667), bishop of Ely. From classical Latin praepositus person placed in charge, prefect, president, head, chief, overseer, in post-classical Latin also head of a religious community, provost, reeve, use as noun of past participle of praepōnere. Compare earlier prepost. Definition of prepositus in US English:prepositus(also praepositus) nounpriːˈpɒzɪtəs historical
OriginEarly 17th century; earliest use found in Matthew Wren (1585–1667), bishop of Ely. From classical Latin praepositus person placed in charge, prefect, president, head, chief, overseer, in post-classical Latin also head of a religious community, provost, reeve, use as noun of past participle of praepōnere. Compare earlier prepost. |
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