Synonyms for mother superior


Grammar : Noun


Définition of mother superior

  • noun head nun
Example sentences :
  • "She is to be baptized this spring," said the Mother Superior.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • He was very pale, and I turned instinctively to look at the Mother Superior.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • The Mother Superior passed by, and as we all curtseyed to her she patted my cheek.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • The mother superior was standing with them before he was aware.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • Save those conducting her to the rooms of the Mother Superior, all were mute.
  • Extract from : « The White Lie » by William Le Queux
  • But upon the stately person of the Mother Superior the garb was regal.
  • Extract from : « The Dop Doctor » by Clotilde Inez Mary Graves
  • The Mother Superior was deaf at first; at last she said, 'It is your life or his.
  • Extract from : « Masterpieces of Mystery, Vol. 1 (of 4) » by Various
  • The Mother Superior sighed, and looked down at her folded hands.
  • Extract from : « Stradella » by F(rancis) Marion Crawford
  • The Mother Superior of the Ursulines informed him of what had been done in the sacristy.
  • Extract from : « Stradella » by F(rancis) Marion Crawford
  • Some minutes later, the Mother Superior joined him in the large parlour.
  • Extract from : « Messengers of Evil » by Pierre Souvestre

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