Definitions for prioresses

prioresses pri·or·ess

Spelling: [prahy-er-is]
IPA: /ˈpraɪ ər ɪs/

Prioresses is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 293 anagrams from letters in prioresses (eeioprrsss).

Definitions for prioresses

noun

  1. a woman holding a position corresponding to that of a prior, sometimes ranking next below an abbess.

Origin of prioresses

1250-1300; Middle English prioresse Old French. See prior2, -ess

Examples for prioresses

“I rejoice that you take my meaning,” answered the prioress, in an even voice.

Robin had swooned, and lay a dead weight in the arms of the prioress.

Only a few minutes had elapsed when the prioress herself appeared.

In 1414 the community consisted of the prioress and six or seven nuns.

Margery replied courteously, but she had no desire to see much of the prioress.

In the eyes of Chaucer the prioress was a thoroughly estimable person.

The large refectory was exchanged for the small chamber of the prioress.

In the meantime they proposed to me the engagement, and the post of prioress.

She is lively, affectionate, and amiable, but she affects dignity as a prioress should.

See the description of the prioress in the Prologue, A. 118.

Word Value for prioresses
Scrable

10

Words with friends

11

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