spiritus rector

See also: Spiritus Rector

English

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Latin spīritus rector (literally “guiding spirit”), an alchemical term. First attested in 1729 in the writings of E. Strother.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌspɪrᵻtᵿs ˈrɛktɔː/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˌspɪrᵻdəs ˈrɛktɔr/

Noun

spiritus rector (plural spiritus rectores)

  1. A ruling or guiding spirit.

Further reading

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