Phrases with «abbess»

An abbess is a female leader or supervisor of a convent or nunnery. She is in charge of overseeing religious activities and guiding the nuns under her care. Full definition

Sentences with «abbess»

  • They were educated at convent schools, could rise to become prioresses or abbesses of great houses and were numbered amongst the scholars, Saints, mystics and martyrs of the church. (faith.org.uk)
  • The comments from Jo Abbess @ 371 are charming, but show just how out of touch this community is. (realclimate.org)
  • It is for this soaring finish that Audra McDonald reprises «Climb Ev'ry Mountain,» the breathtaking anthem that Mother Abbess introduces as she sends Maria into the world and into the von Trapp household. (csmonitor.com)
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