superioress

Example Sentences

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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

In coming in, and in going away, she always reverently kissed the hand of Agnese de Sellis the superioress, and asked for her blessing.

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

The superioress alone has power to dispense with the rule of silence in case of necessity, as she transacts most of the business, social or legal, of her community.

From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 099, March, 1876 by Various

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

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