HyperDic: prioress

English > 1 sense of the word prioress:
NOUNperson prioress, abbess, mother superiorthe superior of a group of nuns
English > prioress: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningThe superior of a group of nuns.
Synonymsabbess, mother superior
InstancesBridget, Saint Bridget, St. Bridget, Brigid, Saint Brigid, St. Brigid, Bride, Saint Bride, St. BrideIrish abbess
Heloisestudent and mistress and wife of Abelard (circa 1098-1164)
NarrowermotherA term of address for a mother superior
BroadersuperiorThe head of a religious community
Spanishabadesa, madre superiora, priora, superiora
Catalanabadessa, mare superiora, priora, superiora

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