canoness
Americannoun
noun
Gender
What's the difference between canoness and canon? See -ess.
Etymology
Origin of canoness
Example Sentences
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The nine-day period began with his canonizing as Saints Lucia Filippini, foundress of the religious educational order Maestre Pie Filippini, and Caterina Thoma, a Spanish canoness.
From Time Magazine Archive
Thou?" said Quentin, in astonishment—"thou be admitted to the presence of the ladies, and here, where they are in a manner recluses under the protection of the Bishop's sister, a noble canoness?
From Quentin Durward by Scott, Walter, Sir
Consuelo knelt before him; he looked fixedly at her, and then, giving a sign to the canoness, she placed his arms on Consuelo's shoulders.
From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 07 — Fiction by Mee, Arthur
The old canoness, who is seated on his right, provokes his smile.
From 'O Thou, My Austria!' by Schubin, Ossip
"A cup of coffee?" the old canoness asked the newcomer.
From 'O Thou, My Austria!' by Schubin, Ossip
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