Definitions for preceptor

preceptor pre·cep·tor

Spelling: [pri-sep-ter, pree-sep-]
IPA: /prɪˈsɛp tər, ˈpri sɛp-/

Preceptor is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 216 anagrams from letters in preceptor (ceeopprrt).

Definitions for preceptor

noun

  1. an instructor; teacher; tutor.
  2. the head of a school.
  3. the head of a preceptory.

Origin of preceptor

First recorded in 1400-50; late Middle English word from Latin word praeceptor. See precept, -tor

Examples for preceptor

My preceptor was in his room on the first floor, just over me.

Soon afterward he entered into partnership with his preceptor.

Every Fakīr must have a Murshid or preceptor, and be initiated by him.

Not much care was exercised in the selection of a preceptor.

After receiving his degree he commenced the practice of medicine with his preceptor.

Mendel seized the preceptor's hand and kissed it rapturously.

Pomponio Leto, his preceptor, had imbued him with the spirit of the humanists.

I left one sacred charge with the preceptor of my childhood.

Here was indeed a desirable academy, and my preceptor matched it.

I date my fortunes from the hour in which I was placed in your father's house as your preceptor.

Word Value for preceptor
Scrable

15

Words with friends

18

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