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priory

Pronunciation: /ˈprʌɪəri/

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Definition of priory

noun (plural priories)

a small monastery or nunnery that is governed by a prior or prioress.

Origin:

Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French priorie, medieval Latin prioria, from Latin prior 'elder, superior' (see prior²)

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Nearby words

prior restraint
prior to
prioress
prioritize
priority
priory
Pripyat
Priscian
Priscoan
prise
prism

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kempt

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adjective

maintained in a neat and clean condition …

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