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Definition of Prioress
1. Noun. The superior of a group of nuns.
Exact synonyms: Abbess, Mother Superior
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 Prioress
1. n. A lady superior of a priory of nuns, and next in dignity to an abbess.
Definition of Prioress
1. Noun. a nun in charge of a priory; an abbess or mother superior ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Prioress
1. a nun corresponding in rank to a prior [n -ES]
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