superioress
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The day the society was formed, in 1802, she became superioress of the first house, which was at Amiens.
From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by E. Rameur
The library is common property, but no one may use or read any book save by permission of the superioress.
From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 099, March, 1876 by Various
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 Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Some said it was disappointed ambition in not being appointed superioress; others, that it was a case of love; but she never told, and the ladies of the convent were just as reticent.
From Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis by Benjamin Perley Poore
Out of confession none must speak with her confessor without the permission of her superioress, who shall not give leave unless there be sufficient reason for it.
From Studies from Court and Cloister: being essays, historical and literary dealing mainly with subjects relating to the XVIth and XVIIth centuries by J. M. (Jean Mary) Stone
