1610s, from Late Latin praecentor "a leader in singing," from Latin praecantare "to sing before," from prae "before" (see pre-) + canere "to sing" (see chant (v.)). For change of vowel, see biennial.
雙語例句
1. So the archdeacon and the precentor took their departure.
這樣,會吏長和圣詩班領唱人便起身告辭.
來自辭典例句
2. He is the son of a former precentor of Saint - Jacques - du - Haut - Pas.