Definitions for praefects

praefects prae·fect

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

Praefects is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 660 anagrams from letters in praefects (aceefprst).

Definitions for praefects

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 praefects

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 praefects

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for praefects
Scrable

15

Words with friends

17

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