Meaning Of The Word Prioress

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prioress
A prioress is a nun who is in charge of a convent.

prioress in American English
the woman head of a priory of nuns, etc.
noun: a woman holding a position corresponding to that of a prior, sometimes ranking next below an abbess

prioress in British English
noun: a nun holding an office in her convent corresponding to that of a prior in a male religious order

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