English Explanatory Dictionary

abbacy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The dignity, estate, term, or jurisdiction of an abbot or abbess.

Pronunciation

/ˈæb.ə.si/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-abbacy.wav

Word forms

abbacy abbacies abbatie

Etymology

From Middle English abbathie, from Late Latin abbātia, from abbās, abbātis (“abbot”). Doublet of abbey and Opatija.

Synonyms

abbotry abbotcy abbotric

Related words

abbé more at abbot § Related terms
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