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Definition of prioresses - 2 dictionary results

pri⋅or⋅ess

  [prahy-er-is]
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–noun
a woman holding a position corresponding to that of a prior, sometimes ranking next below an abbess.
Origin:
1250–1300; ME prioresse < OF. See prior 2 , -ess

Usage note:
See -ess.
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pri·or·ess   (prī'ər-ĭs)   
n.  A nun in charge of a priory or ranking next below the abbess of an abbey.

[Middle English prioresse, from Old French, feminine of prior, a prior; see prior2.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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