English Explanatory Dictionary

priory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹaɪəɹ.i/ /ˈpɹaɪ.əɹ.i/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-priory.wav

Word forms

priory priories

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman priorie.

Related words

prior prioress priorate priorship

Derived words

alien priory
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