prieure — meaning in English

English meaning

• prior adj Coming before in time or order; earlier.
• prioress noun A nun in charge of a priory (usually lower in rank than an abbess); mother superior.
• priory noun A religious house, such as a monastery or convent, headed by a prior or prioress.

Senses

prieure is used for these senses in English:

• prior The head of a priory, or some other minor or smaller monastery; a prior conventual.
• prioress A nun in charge of a priory (usually lower in rank than an abbess); mother superior.
• priory A monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress.

prior — full definition

1. adj Coming before in time or order; earlier.
2. noun A senior member of a religious order, ranking just below an abbot.

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