superioress
Example Sentences
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After this my second daughter appeared—a pretty young hoyden, with lovable clinging ways; and then the superioress asked if I would like to see the garden.
From Charlotte's Inheritance by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)
As was to be expected, Francesca strenuously refused to accede to this proposal, and pleaded her inability for the duties of a superioress.
From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.
The superioress is only called Ancelle, or servant, for humility.
From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Butler, Alban
At Paris, on the morning of Monday, May 22, only seven whole days later, the superioress of the Society of the Sacred Heart had attended the mass of the community.
From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.
Madame de la—that lady has arrived excellently recommended by the superioress of the place where dear Milly awaits you, and such persons are particular.
From Uncle Silas A Tale of Bartram-Haugh by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan
