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abbey

Pronunciation: /ˈabi/
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Definition of abbey

noun (plural abbeys)

  • the building or buildings occupied by a community of monks or nuns.
  • a church that was formerly an abbey.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French abbeie, from medieval Latin abbatia 'abbacy', from abbas, abbat- (see abbot)

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