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prioress in French

prioress in French is prieure, prieuresse — prioress means a nun in charge of a priory (usually lower in rank than an abbess); mother superior.

prioress in French

prieure
noun
A nun in charge of a priory (usually lower in rank than an abbess); mother superior.
prieuresse
noun
A nun in charge of a priory (usually lower in rank than an abbess); mother superior.

What does "prioress" mean?

  1. noun A nun in charge of a priory (usually lower in rank than an abbess); mother superior.
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What is "prioress" in French?

"prioress" in French is prieure, prieuresse. prioress means: A nun in charge of a priory (usually lower in rank than an abbess); mother superior.

Are there other ways to say "prioress" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "prioress": prieure, prieuresse.

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