canoness

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The nine-day period began with his canonizing as Saints Lucia Filippini, foundress of the religious educational order Maestre Pie Filippini, and Caterina Thoma, a Spanish canoness.

From Time Magazine Archive

Behind rode the father of the bride sunk in thought, and along with him was his pious sister Notburge, the canoness of Nonnenwerth.

From Legends of the Rhine by Ruland, Wilhelm

"If I am ever dean," said Mr. Slope, "that is, were I ever to become so, I should glory in such a canoness."

From Barchester Towers by Trollope, Anthony

At breakfast, on the first morning after his arrival, he cut the old canoness to the heart.

From 'O Thou, My Austria!' by Schubin, Ossip

The old canoness, who is seated on his right, provokes his smile.

From 'O Thou, My Austria!' by Schubin, Ossip