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prioress
[ prahy-er-is ]
/ ˈpraɪ ər ɪs /
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noun
a woman holding a position corresponding to that of a prior, sometimes ranking next below an abbess.
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usage note for prioress
See -ess.
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British Dictionary definitions for prioress
prioress
/ (ˈpraɪərɪs) /
noun
a nun holding an office in her convent corresponding to that of a prior in a male religious order
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