abbé
(especially in France)
a member of the secular clergy.
a title of respect for any ecclesiastic or clergyman.
Origin of abbé
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How to use abbé in a sentence
Napoleon was heir to the French Revolution, not Abbé Sieyes, a serial writer of constitutions that were never adopted for long.
Gensonné picked up a lock of his black hair, and gave it to the Abbé Lambert to give to his wife.
Madame Roland, Makers of History | John S. C. AbbottEach gave to the abbé some legacy of affection to be conveyed to loved ones who were to be left behind.
Madame Roland, Makers of History | John S. C. AbbottThe ancient monks gave this name to the superior whom they elected; the abbé was their spiritual father.
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 1 (of 10) | Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)She seemed to listen eagerly to all the Abbé said to her, but she was thinking of her short conversation with Barrington.
The Light That Lures | Percy Brebner
The depth was not, however, above the Abbé's waist, and when he rose his look of furious misery was too comical for any pity.
The False Chevalier | William Douw Lighthall
British Dictionary definitions for Abbe (1 of 2)
/ (ˈæbɪ, German ˈaːbə) /
Ernst. 1840–1905, German physicist, noted for his work in optics and the microscope condenser known as the Abbe condenser
British Dictionary definitions for abbé (2 of 2)
/ (ˈæbeɪ, French abe) /
a French abbot
a title used in addressing any other French cleric, such as a priest
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