prepositus

noun — 2 senses

noun

UK /pɹiːˈpɒzɪtəs/ · US /pɹiˈpɑzɪtəs/

Etymology From Medieval Latin prepositus, variant of praepositus (“[one] placed in charge”). Doublet of provost.

Historical A provost: the presiding officer of various ecclesiastical bodies.

Historical The presiding officer of various civil bodies.

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