abbess

The Abbess suddenly emerged from the gloom, and was standing in their midst.

But when Marcolina wished to kiss her hand, the Abbess gathered the girl in her arms.

I had to tell the abbess the lady's name, but not yours as she did not require it.

The abbess will bring her answers to me, and I will pass them on to you.

I hope you have the wit to laugh at the abbess's silly excommunications?

Can any particulars be given of the abbess, monastery, and town mentioned?

There is no staff or other symbol to show that the lady was an abbess.

Where the abbess of Agreda wanders, he alone remains vigorous and clear.

“They will not, if I tell the Abbess that thou art a new convert,” said Bruno.

The abbess gave any necessary orders to the monks through a window.