Category:Preceptor

Pre*cep"tor, n. Etym: [l. praeceptor, fr. praecipere to teach: cf. F. Précepteur. 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.