abbé

as infather

Synonyms for abbé

noun priest

Antonyms for abbé

mother

Word Origin & History

1520s, title given in France to "every one who wears an ecclesiastical dress," especially one having no assigned ecclesiastical duty, from French abbé, from Late Latin abbatem, accusative of abbas (see abbot).

Example Sentences for abbé

It was not very late when she heard the Abbe Cornille take his leave.

They had waited until day, and the Abbe, having been notified, was about to come.

The Abbe Cornille, having mounted to the altar, had just come down again.

This afternoon I have seen the Abbe Cornille, and he gives me no encouragement whatever.

Then, all at once raising his head, he inquired: "And did you also know Abbe Peyramale?"

Abbe Peyramale was the parish priest of Lourdes at the time of the apparitions.

It was Abbe Judaine who gave the signal for starting on the journey to the Grotto.

Abbe des Hermoises is certainly the most charming man I know.

"Well, you must excuse me, my dear Abbe," concluded Narcisse.

You, Abbe, take the feet; I'll take hold of him under the armpits.

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