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abbess

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ab·bess  (bs)
n.
1. The superior of a convent.
2. Abbr. Abb. Used as a title for such a person.
[Middle English abesse, from Old French, from Late Latin abbtissa, from abbs, abbt-, abbot; see abbot.]
abbess
Noun
the nun in charge of a convent [Church Latin abbatissa]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.abbessabbess - the superior of a group of nuns      
mother superior, prioress
mother - a term of address for a mother superior
superior - the head of a religious community
Translations
abbess abbot


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