Abbess

His rule was almost universally adopted by them, and with it the title Abbess came into general use to designate the superior of a convent of nuns.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

The name Abbess appears for the first time in a sepulchral inscription of the year

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

The 'rex virgineus, sponsus dulcissimus,' who, in Abbess Herrad's psalm, 'prepares the bridal' and 'receives in his embrace,' belongs to a tradition naturally evolving around a youthful Saviour.

Psalms of the Sisters Caroline Augusta Foley Rhys 1909

There is a fine late thirteenth-century door in the second bay from the western end of the south aisle, and another very beautiful one known as the Abbess's door at the extreme east end of the wall of the south nave aisle, in Norman style (see p. 26).

Bell's Cathedrals: A Short Account of Romsey Abbey A Description of the Fabric and Notes on the History of the Convent of Ss. Mary & Ethelfleda Thomas Perkins 1874

Described in loving detail, the Abbess is a compelling character, and quite brilliant.

Joanna Russ' "Souls" 2008

Described in loving detail, the Abbess is a compelling character, and quite brilliant.

Joanna Russ' "Souls" 2008

Described in loving detail, the Abbess is a compelling character, and quite brilliant.

November 2008 2008

For a time it was known as Eadwardstow and the Abbess was a lady of as much secular importance as a Baron.

Wanderings in Wessex An Exploration of the Southern Realm from Itchen to Otter Edric Holmes

The Abbot and the Abbess are the subjects of the next two cuts.

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 17, March, 1859 Various

The Abbess was the daughter of the nobleman Marco.

Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 06 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Artists Elbert Hubbard 1885