eldress
[ el-dris ]
noun
a laywoman who is a governing officer in certain Protestant churches.
Origin of eldress
1usage note For eldress
See -ess.
Words Nearby eldress
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How to use eldress in a sentence
She expressed as much to the Mother eldress, who smiled, and reminded her of the rule of obedience.
Clara Maynard | W.H.G. Kingston“You will now like to see the cells,” said the Mother eldress, as she led the way upstairs.
Clara Maynard | W.H.G. KingstonOh, eldress Abby, they've come back to me all day, those words.
Susanna and Sue | Kate Douglas WigginThe voice of eldress Abby pursued Hetty in her flight like the voice in a dream.
Susanna and Sue | Kate Douglas Wiggineldress Abby bowed, but she looked weak and stricken and old.
Susanna and Sue | Kate Douglas Wiggin
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