Definitions for Abbot

Abbot ab·bot

Spelling: [ab-uh t]
IPA: /ˈæb ət/

Abbot is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 43 anagrams from letters in Abbot (abbot).

Definitions for Abbot

noun

  1. a man who is the head or superior, usually elected, of a monastery.
  2. Charles Greeley, 1872–1973, U.S. astrophysicist.
  3. Also, Ab·bott. a male given name.

Origin of Abbot

before 900; Middle English, variant of abbat Latin abbāt- (stem of abbās) Greek Aramaic abbā abba; replacing Middle English, Old English abbod (compare Old High Germa

Examples for Abbot

"Pray, do not decide too hastily, Highness," the abbot replied.

The Cardinal was present, but the abbot of Westminster celebrated.

The soldiers grinned; the abbot looked on with an impassive face.

abbot was a strange friend, but he proved to be very useful.

It lay in a rosebush, dyeing the abbot's roses a deeper red.

Peter the Venerable, abbot of Clugni, relates a very similar story.

He was submissive to the abbot, but in the depths of his soul he never ceased to condemn him.

abbot reportedly raised MH17 over dinner and the two are planning to meet again.

To this abbot Kasatsky submitted himself as to his chosen director.

The government has approved plans for an expanded coal port at abbot Point.

Word Value for Abbot
Scrable

9

Words with friends

11

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