commandery

Meanings

• noun

  A fortified building or complex, typically one belonging to a military order.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with commandery
admire , desire , empire , entire , ire , mire , quire , squire , tire , tiree , wire

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Variants

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commanderies , commandery

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Etymology

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From Old French commanderie, from commander 'to command'.

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Trivia

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1. The Knights Templar, one of the most famous military orders, had over 800 commanderies in Europe and the Holy Land.

2. The last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, Jacques de Molay, was burned at the stake in Paris in 1314, along with other high-ranking Templars.

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Related Concepts

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1. Military order: A religious and military institution, founded in the Middle Aages for the protection of pilgrims and the defense of the Holy Land.

2. Crusade: A military campaign sanctioned by the Pope to recover the Holy Land from Muslim rule.

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Culture

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In European history, commanderies were establishments of the military orders, such as the Knights Templar and the Knights Hospitaller. They served as administrative and defensive centers, often located in strategic positions. Commanderies were also important in the crusades, as they provided shelter and support for crusaders.

How to Memorize "commandery"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, fortified building or complex, with soldiers and knights guarding the entrance. Visualize the flag of a military order flying high above the walls.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'commanderie' with the image of a stronghold, a place of protection and defense.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory hook by associating the word 'commanderie' with the phrase 'commanding defense'.

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