Synonyms for reverend mother

Grammar : Noun

Définition of reverend mother

As in mother superior : noun head nun

Example sentences :

We did not go next day to Benediction at the Reverend Mother's church.
Extract from : « The Woman Thou Gavest Me » by Hall Caine

The reverend mother desires me to inform you that it is now the hour for mass—she has herself already entered the chapel.
Extract from : « Vendetta » by Marie Corelli

I had learned that the reverend mother superior was the same over us in the convent as the priest in the confessional and church.
Extract from : « The Demands of Rome » by Elizabeth Schoffen

They are perils,” replied the father, “that should not be told to the pure ears of the reverend mother.
Extract from : « The Betrothed » by Alessandro Manzoni

If you desire to fish, I doubt not our reverend mother will make you welcome to our pond yonder.
Extract from : « The Hour and the Man » by Harriet Martineau

Such was the representation which sister Claire made to her reverend mother, on the first opportunity.
Extract from : « The Hour and the Man » by Harriet Martineau

Euphrosyne had a strong persuasion, all the while, that she should one day tell her reverend mother the whole.
Extract from : « The Hour and the Man » by Harriet Martineau

Whatever it be, reverend mother, do we not all, does not every one quake when Madame Ogé comes abroad?
Extract from : « The Hour and the Man » by Harriet Martineau

Will you ask the reverend mother to let me stay with you awhile, dear Euphrasie?
Extract from : « The Catholic World; Vol. IV.; October, 1866, to March, 1867. » by E. Rameur

Soon the reverend mother rose discreetly, said good-bye, expressed her thanks for the visit.
Extract from : « Old People and the Things That Pass » by Louis Couperus

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