Definitions for abbess

abbess ab·bess

Spelling: [ab-is]
IPA: /ˈæb ɪs/

Abbess is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 64 anagrams from letters in abbess (abbess).

Definitions for abbess

noun

  1. a woman who is the superior of a convent of nuns.

Origin of abbess

1275-1325; Middle English abbesse Old French abbesse, abaesse Late Latin abbātissa, feminine of abbās abbot; replacing Middle English abbatisse Late Latin; in turn r

Examples for abbess

But when Marcolina wished to kiss her hand, the abbess gathered the girl in her arms.

There is no staff or other symbol to show that the lady was an abbess.

May he speak with any of the sisters other than the abbess, on matters of faith?

I had to tell the abbess the lady's name, but not yours as she did not require it.

The abbess suddenly emerged from the gloom, and was standing in their midst.

Can any particulars be given of the abbess, monastery, and town mentioned?

The abbess will bring her answers to me, and I will pass them on to you.

I hope you have the wit to laugh at the abbess's silly excommunications?

Where the abbess of Agreda wanders, he alone remains vigorous and clear.

“They will not, if I tell the abbess that thou art a new convert,” said Bruno.

Word Value for abbess
Scrable

10

Words with friends

12

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