abbotess en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English abbodesse, from Old English abbadisse, abbodyse, from Medieval Latin abbātissa; equivalent to abbot + -ess.
Meanings
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(alt-of, obsolete) Obsolete form of abbess.
alt of abbess
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| abbotesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |