canoness

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The Canoness, whose approach had been unnoticed, suddenly stood between the furious men with her tall figure drawn up to its full height.

From The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History by Heyse, Paul

But, as you know, where there is nothing, even the Emperor cannot assert his rights, far less a poor Canoness who eloped with an actor.

From The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History by Heyse, Paul

The Canoness was making tea, and poured it from a heavy silver pot into the cups handed around by a servant.

From The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History by Heyse, Paul

Just at that instant we heard from the staircase the firm voice of the Canoness, only it sounded somewhat deeper than usual.

From The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History by Heyse, Paul

I don't know why this annoyed me, but I should have preferred to avoid the vicinity of the Canoness.

From The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History by Heyse, Paul