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abbess

Pronunciation: /ˈabɛs/
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Definition of abbess

noun

  • a woman who is the head of an abbey of nuns.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French abbesse 'female abbot', from ecclesiastical Latin abbatissa, from abbas, abbat- (see abbot)

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