Pre*cep"tor (?), n. [L. praeceptor, fr. praecipere to teach: cf. F. pr'ecepteur. See Precept.]
1.
One who gives commands, or makes rules; specifically, the master or principal of a school; a teacher; an instructor.
2.
The head of a preceptory among the Knights Templars.
Sir W. Scott.
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