priory
[ prahy-uh-ree ]
noun,plural pri·o·ries.
a religious house governed by a prior or prioress, often dependent upon an abbey.
Origin of priory
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British Dictionary definitions for priory
priory
/ (ˈpraɪərɪ) /
nounplural -ories
a religious house governed by a prior, sometimes being subordinate to an abbey
Origin of priory
1C13: from Medieval Latin priōria; see prior ²
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