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Grammar : Noun |
Spell : ab-is |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈæb ɪs |
Definition of abbess
Origin :- c.1300, abbese, from Old French abbesse, from Late Latin abbatissa, fem. of abbas (see abbot). Replaced earlier abbotess.
- As in nun : noun woman in religious order
- As in mother superior : noun head nun
- As in prelate : noun priest
- The Abbess suddenly emerged from the gloom, and was standing in their midst.
- Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler
- But when Marcolina wished to kiss her hand, the Abbess gathered the girl in her arms.
- Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler
- The abbess will bring her answers to me, and I will pass them on to you.
- Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
- I had to tell the abbess the lady's name, but not yours as she did not require it.
- Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
- I hope you have the wit to laugh at the abbess's silly excommunications?
- Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
- Can any particulars be given of the abbess, monastery, and town mentioned?
- Extract from : « Notes and Queries, Number 182, April 23, 1853 » by Various
- There is no staff or other symbol to show that the lady was an abbess.
- Extract from : « Bell's Cathedrals: A Short Account of Romsey Abbey » by Thomas Perkins
- Where the abbess of Agreda wanders, he alone remains vigorous and clear.
- Extract from : « En Route » by J.-K. (Joris-Karl) Huysmans
- “They will not, if I tell the Abbess that thou art a new convert,” said Bruno.
- Extract from : « Earl Hubert's Daughter » by Emily Sarah Holt
- May he speak with any of the sisters other than the abbess, on matters of faith?
- Extract from : « Early Double Monasteries » by Constance Stoney
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