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Meaning of abbess

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

abbess

Pronunciation:/ˈæb.ɛs//ˈæb.ɛs/

noun

Definitions

  1. A female superior or governess of a nunnery, or convent of nuns, having the same authority over the nuns which the abbots have over the monks.

    Example: The abbess was always after the nuns to keep the convent immaculately clean.

  2. (British slang) A woman who runs a brothel; a woman employed by a prostitute to find clients.