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Synonyms of abbess

5 similar words

Another word for abbess is mother superior. Other synonyms of abbess are bawd, Covent Garden abbess, lady abbess and madam.

Synonyms and similar words for abbess

nounA female superior or governess of a nunnery, or convent of nuns, having the same authority over the...

  • mother superiorA nun in charge of a priory or convent; either a prioress or an abbess.

nounA woman who runs a brothel; a woman employed by a prostitute to find clients.

  • bawd
  • Covent Garden abbessA procuress; a woman who procures customers for prostitutes.
  • lady abbessA bawd, the mistress of a brothel.
  • madamA woman who runs a brothel, particularly one that specializes in finding prostitutes for rich and important clients.

Meaning of abbess

  1. noun A female superior or governess of a nunnery, or convent of nuns, having the same authority over the nuns which the abbots have over the monks.
  2. noun A woman who runs a brothel; a woman employed by a prostitute to find clients.

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Questions about synonyms of abbess

What is another word for abbess?
Abbess has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as mother superior, bawd, Covent Garden abbess, lady abbess and madam.
What does abbess mean?
Abbess means a female superior or governess of a nunnery, or convent of nuns, having the same authority over the nuns which the abbots have over the monks.

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