lady superior
Example Sentences
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"I wish to see the lady superior," he said to the lay sister at the wicket.
From Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
The lady superior of the gray sister's convent.
From A Wounded Name by King, Charles
Late one evening, the lady superior was alarmed by a violent knocking at the door.
From Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
The maiden generally looks modest and blushing, and needs the assistance of the lady superior, who is not unfrequently obliged to represent her in conversation.
From Another World Fragments from the Star City of Montalluyah by Lumley, Benjamin
"I have a message from the bishop to the lady superior."
From With Moore at Corunna by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
