Definition of PREPOSITUS

prepositus

Meanings

Plural: prepositi, preposituses

Noun

  • A provost: the presiding officer of various ecclesiastical bodies.
  • The presiding officer of various civil bodies.

Origin / Etymology

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

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