prepositure

noun

pre·​pos·​i·​ture
variants or less commonly praepositure
-əchə(r)
plural -s
: the office or dignity of a provost of a priory or collegiate church : provostry

Word History

Etymology

Middle English prepositure, from Medieval Latin praepositura, from Late Latin, position of authority, from Latin praepositus director, chief, man in charge + -ura -ure

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“Prepositure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prepositure. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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