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Definition of Abbess
1. Noun. The superior of a group of nuns.
Exact synonyms: Mother Superior, Prioress
Specialized synonyms: Mother
Generic synonyms: Superior
Specialized synonyms: Bride, Bridget, Brigid, Saint Bride, Saint Bridget, Saint Brigid, St. Bride, St. Bridget, St. Brigid, Heloise
Derivative terms: Abbatial
Specialized synonyms: Mother
Generic synonyms: Superior
Specialized synonyms: Bride, Bridget, Brigid, Saint Bride, Saint Bridget, Saint Brigid, St. Bride, St. Bridget, St. Brigid, Heloise
Derivative terms: Abbatial
Definition of Abbess
1. n. A female superior or governess of a nunnery, or convent of nuns, having the same authority over the nuns which the abbots have over the monks. See Abbey.
Definition of Abbess
1. the female superior of a convent of nuns [n -ES]