abbotship

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state, term, or office of an abbot; abbacy.

Pronunciation

/ˈæ.bət.ʃɪp/ en-us-abbotship.ogg

Word forms

abbotship abbotships

Etymology

From Middle English abboship, abbotshup; equivalent to abbot + -ship.

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