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abbot in Malay

abbas

UK/ˈæbət/

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British/ˈabət/

abbot in Malay: abbas. In English, abbot means the superior or head of an abbey or monastery.

Malay words for abbot

superior or head of an abbey or monastery
abbas

English meaning of abbot

  1. noun The superior or head of an abbey or monastery.
  2. noun The pastor or administrator of an order, including minor and major orders starting with the minor order of porter.
  3. noun A layman who received the abbey's revenues, after the closing of the monasteries.
  4. noun A brothel-owner's husband or lover.

Full definition of abbot

abbot in a sentence

  • The newly appointed abbot decided to take a tour of the abbey with the cardinal's emissary.

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Questions about abbot in Malay

What is the meaning of abbot in Malay?
Abbot in Malay is abbas.
Apakah maksud abbot dalam bahasa Melayu?
Abbot: abbas.
What does abbot mean in English?
Abbot means the superior or head of an abbey or monastery.

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