praepostor

noun

prae·​pos·​tor
variants or prepostor
prēˈpästə(r)
or less commonly praepositor or prepositor
-äzət-
plural -s
: a monitor at an English public school

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin praepositor, praepostor, from Latin praepositus, praepostus (past participle of praeponere to put in front, put in charge of) + -or

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“Praepostor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/praepostor. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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