preceptorial, a.
(priːsɛpˈtɔərɪəl)
[f. med.L. præceptōri-us (see preceptory a.) + -al1.]
Of or pertaining to a preceptor. Hence precepˈtorially adv.
| 1727–41 Chambers Cycl. s.v. Prebend, Preceptorial Prebend, is that prebend whose revenues are destined for the support of a preceptor or master, who is obliged to instruct the youth of the place gratis. 1830 Carlyle Misc. (1857) II. 130 Without any other preceptorial nourishment. 1884 Chr. Leader 30 Oct. 663 Where the church catechism and the ten commandments are daily taught preceptorially. |