canoness

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The nine-day period began with his canonizing as Saints Lucia Filippini, foundress of the religious educational order Maestre Pie Filippini, and Caterina Thoma, a Spanish canoness.

From Time Magazine Archive

The old canoness, who is seated on his right, provokes his smile.

From 'O Thou, My Austria!' by Schubin, Ossip

Thou?" said Quentin, in astonishment—"thou be admitted to the presence of the ladies, and here, where they are in a manner recluses under the protection of the Bishop's sister, a noble canoness?

From Quentin Durward by Scott, Walter, Sir

Invitations had been issued in grand form, by her aunt and guardian, the Countess Brigitte de Rupelmonde, canoness of Mauberge.

From The Crayon Papers by Irving, Washington

With another sign, he made the canoness understand that she and his father were to kiss his betrothed.

From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 07 — Fiction by Mee, Arthur