Found 3 items, similar to abbess.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: abbes kepala biara wanita
English → English (WordNet) Definition: abbess abbess n : the superior of a group of nuns [syn: mother superior, prioress]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Abbess Abbess \Ab"bess\ ([a^]b"b[e^]s), n. [OF. abaesse, abeesse, F. abbesse, L. abbatissa, fem. of abbas, abbatis, abbot. See Abbot.] A female superior or governess of a nunnery, or convent of nuns, having the same authority over the nuns which the abbots have over the monks. See Abbey. [1913 Webster]