About The Word Prioress
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Prioress
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What's The Definition Of Prioress?
[n] the superior of a group of nuns
Synonyms | Synonyms for Prioress: abbess | mother superior Related Terms | Find terms related to Prioress: See Also | Bride | Bridget | Brigid | Heloise | Saint Bride | Saint Bridget | Saint Brigid | St Bride | St Bridget | St Brigid | superior Prioress In Webster's Dictionary \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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