abbotcy en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈæb.ət.si/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈæb.ət.si/ (General-American)
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Afroasiatic *ʔab- Proto-Semitic *ʔabw- Aramaic אַבָּא (ʾabbā)bor. Ancient Greek ἀββα (abba) Ancient Greek ἀββᾶς (abbâs)bor. Latin abbās Latin abbātembor. Old English abbod English abbot English -cy English abbotcy From abbot + -cy.
Meanings
- (uncommon) Abbacy; office of abbot (superior of a monastery).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| abbotcies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |