prepositus en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /pɹiːˈpɒzɪtəs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /pɹiˈpɑzɪtəs/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Medieval Latin prepositus, variant of praepositus (“[one] placed in charge”). Doublet of provost.
Meanings
- (historical) A provost: the presiding officer of various ecclesiastical bodies.
- (historical) The presiding officer of various civil bodies.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| prepositi | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| praepositus | alternative | lexicographic | |
| preposituses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
la praepositus (provost)