prepositus
pre·pos·i·tus
prepositus · preposituses · prepositi
A provost: the presiding officer of various ecclesiastical bodiesA provost: the presiding officer of various ecclesiastical bodies.
UK/pɹiːˈpɒzɪtəs/US/pɹiˈpɑzɪtəs/
Meaning
2 senses(historical)A provost: the presiding officer of various ecclesiastical bodies.
(historical)The presiding officer of various civil bodies.
Origin
From Medieval Latin prepositus, variant of praepositus (“[one] placed in charge”). DoubletFrom Medieval Latin prepositus, variant of praepositus (“[one] placed in charge”). Doublet of provost.
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Forms
plural: preposituses / prepositiLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular