coadjutor
noun
an assistant.
coadjutress
-
a word derived from
coadjutor.
Example Sentences
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He appointed superioress Herlande of Champagne, a near kinswoman to the duke of Brittany; and Petronilla of Craon, baroness of Chemillé, coadjutress.
From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Alban Butler
In 1312 the subprioress and convent were ordered to render due obedience to the Prioress Isabella de Berghby, who was given Isabella Couvel as a coadjutress.
From Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by Eileen Power
She appointed Agnese de Sellis her coadjutress, and begged her to share her room, and watch over her conduct, entreating her at the same time to warn her of every fault she might commit.
From The Life of St. Frances of Rome, and Others by Georgiana Fullerton
He had an able coadjutress in his female ally.
From Mohun, or, the Last Days of Lee by John Esten Cooke
Oh! if I am ever blest with a coadjutress, a directress let me rather say, formed under such auspices, with what delight shall I transplant the principles and practices of Stanley Grove to the Priory!
From Coelebs In Search of a Wife by Hannah More
