prepositus
/priːˈpɒzɪtəs/(also praepositus) Now historical
noun
(A title of) the head of any of various clerical or civil institutions; a presiding official, a provost.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Matthew Wren (1585–1667), bishop of Ely. From classical Latin praepositus person placed in charge, prefect, president, head, chief, overseer, in post-classical Latin also head of a religious community, provost, reeve, use as noun of past participle of praepōnere. Compare earlier prepost.
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