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.
双语例句
1. So the archdeacon and the precentor took their departure.
这样,会吏长和圣诗班领唱人便起身告辞.
来自辞典例句
2. He is the son of a former precentor of Saint - Jacques - du - Haut - Pas.
