eldress

[ el-dris ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

See -ess.

Origin of eldress¹

First recorded in 1630–40; elder ¹ + -ess

She expressed as much to the Mother Eldress, who smiled, and reminded her of the rule of obedience.

“You will now like to see the cells,” said the Mother Eldress, as she led the way upstairs.

Oh, Eldress Abby, they've come back to me all day, those words.

The voice of Eldress Abby pursued Hetty in her flight like the voice in a dream.

Eldress Abby bowed, but she looked weak and stricken and old.

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