Meaning of the word prioress in English
What does prioress mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
prioress
US /ˈpraɪ.res/
UK /ˈpraɪə.res/
Noun
a nun who is the head of a priory of nuns, or the second in command of an abbey of nuns
Example:
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The prioress led the nuns in their daily prayers.
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She was elected prioress after serving many years as a nun.