superioress

Example Sentences

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She continued the same humiliations, and the same universal poverty, though soon after chosen superioress of her congregation.

From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Butler, Alban

Here Gustave and I were received by the superioress, an elderly woman, with a mild holy face, and a quiet grace of manner which might become a duchess.

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.

I handed her my card, and stated my desire to see the Countess Romani, if agreeable to the superioress.

From Vendetta: a story of one forgotten by Corelli, Marie

As was to be expected, Francesca strenuously refused to accede to this proposal, and pleaded her inability to the duties of a superioress.

From The Life of St. Frances of Rome, and Others by Fullerton, Georgiana