Synonyms for abbey

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ab-ee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈæb i

Définition of abbey

Origin : mid-13c., "convent headed by an abbot or abbess," from Anglo-French abbeie, Old French abaïe, from Late Latin abbatia, from abbas (genitive abbatis); see abbot.

noun building that houses monks, nuns, or priests; church

Example sentences :

They may have been removed there from the abbey for safety at the time of the dissolution.
Extract from : « Yorkshire Painted And Described » by Gordon Home

His spirit must be chastened, as must that of many more in this Abbey.
Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

Henry's body was carried home, and buried in the Abbey of Hales.
Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge

Here, Chilvers, I want you to do a couple of columns on that stunt at the Abbey this morning!
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

Abbey was fetched immediately, but he only arrived in time to see me on the block.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

I opened the door, and Jarrett, followed by Abbey, made signs to me not to speak.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

Jarrett and Abbey caused the crowd to make way, and I got out.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

Jarrett repeated my words to Abbey, who applied to the Chief of Police.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

I had my sister, Abbey, Jarrett, and the principal artistes at my table.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

Jarrett, however, winked at Abbey, who was there as we entered.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

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