Definitions for praefect

praefect prae·fect

Spelling: [pree-fekt]
IPA: /ˈpri fɛkt/

Praefect is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 308 anagrams from letters in praefect (aceefprt).

Definitions for praefect

noun

  1. prefect.
  2. a person appointed to any of various positions of command, authority, or superintendence, as a chief magistrate in ancient Rome or the chief administrative official of a department of France or Italy.
  3. Roman Catholic Church. the dean of a Jesuit school or college. a cardinal in charge of a congregation in the Curia Romana.
  4. Chiefly British. a praeposter.

Origin of praefect

1300-50; Middle English Latin praefectus overseer, director (noun use of past participle of praeficere to make prior, i.e., put in charge), equivalent to prae- pre- +

Examples for praefect

Did Nolus and Dion find it difficult to approach the praefect's body?

At an order from the praefect the auction sale was abruptly suspended.

Many there were in Rome who at this moment would gladly have changed places with the praefect.

The praefect in the discharge of his functions—second only to the Cæsar—was all-powerful where he stood.

"God in heaven grant that it may, O Cæsar," said the praefect fervently.

He was able to state positively that the praefect of Rome was at one with the band of traitors.

They had exchanged greetings with the praefect and with Hortensius Martius.

"There is no cook from Gaul on the list," interposed the praefect curtly.

"If it be in my power," responded the praefect, rousing himself from his reverie.

The praefect himself, mayhap, would bid for her, or the imperator's agents!

Word Value for praefect
Scrable

15

Words with friends

17

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