n. [ 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The head of a preceptory among the Knights Templars. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.; pl.Preceptories [ LL. praeceptoria an estate assigned to a preceptor, from L. praeceptor a commander, ruler, teacher, in LL., procurator, administrator among the Knights Templars. See Preceptor. ] A religious house of the Knights Templars, subordinate to the temple or principal house of the order in London. See Commandery, n., 2. [ 1913 Webster ]
[おしょう(和尚)(P);かしょう;わじょう, oshou ( oshou )(P); kashou ; wajou](n) (1) (おしょう only) (hon) preceptor or high priest (esp. in Zen or Pure Land Buddhism); (2) (かしょう only) (hon) preceptor or high priest (in Tendai or Kegon Buddhism); (3) (わじょう only) (hon) (usu. 和上) preceptor or high priest (in Shingon, Hosso, Ritsu or Shin Buddhism); (4) (See 法眼) second highest priestly rank in Buddhism; (5) (おしょう, かしょう only) monk (esp. the head monk of a temple); (6) master (of one's art, trade, etc.); (P)#16210[Add to Longdo]