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

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Abbess

abaya
abayas
aba cloth
ABA transit number
ABB
abba
abba
abbacies
abbacy
abbas
abbatial
abbe
Abbe's condenser
Abbe's law of limiting resolution
abbes
abbess (current term)
abbesses
abbey
abbeys
Abbe apertometre
Abbe condenser
Abbe flap
Abbe limit
Abbe operation
Abbe substage apparatus
Abbe test plate
Abbe theory of image formation
abbokinase
abbot
abbotcies

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