Meaning of PRIORESS
| Pronunciation: | | 'prIuris
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| | Definition: | | [n] the superior of a group of nuns |
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| | Synonyms: | | abbess, mother superior |
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| | See Also: | | Bride, Bridget, Brigid, Heloise, Saint Bride, Saint Bridget, Saint Brigid, St Bride, St Bridget, St Brigid, superior | |
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| | Definition: | | \Pri"or*ess\, n. [OF. prioresse.]
A lady superior of a priory of nuns, and next in dignity to
an abbess.
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