prioress

noun pri·or·ess \ˈprī-ə-rəs\

: a nun who is head of a religious house or order

Full Definition of PRIORESS

: a nun corresponding in rank to a prior

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14th century

PRIORESS Defined for Kids

noun pri·or·ess \ˈprī-ə-rəs\

plural pri·or·ess·es

: a nun who is head of a religious house

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