coadjutress
- a word derived from coadjutor.
Example Sentences
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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 Power, Eileen
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 Butler, Alban
He had an able coadjutress in his female ally.
From Mohun, or, the Last Days of Lee by Cooke, John Esten
The appointment of a coadjutress to the head of a house in the administration of its affairs is of the same nature.
From Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by Power, Eileen
Alice Conyers of Nunappleton was made coadjutress of the executors of Master John de Woodhouse in 1345.
From Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by Power, Eileen
