obedientiary

 
Pronunciation: /ə(ʊ)ˌbiːdɪˈɛnʃ(ə)ri/

noun (plural obedientiaries)

  • the holder of a position of responsibility in a monastery or convent under a superior.

Origin:

mid 16th century (denoting a vassal): from medieval Latin oboedientiarius, from oboedientia (see obedience)