lady superior
Example Sentences
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Late one evening, the lady superior was alarmed by a violent knocking at the door.
From Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
The lady superior received him, as a matter of course, with all the signs of profound respect; and, when he inquired about Cocoleu, she added,— "Would you like to see him?"
From Within an Inch of His Life by Gaboriau, Émile
On the evening following, a meeting of three hours' duration takes place between the chosen one and the maiden, who is accompanied by the lady superior of the marriage council.
From Another World Fragments from the Star City of Montalluyah by Lumley, Benjamin
For, even though the King himself bid thee come, yet is thy obligation to thy lady superior to the command of the King.
From The Story of the Champions of the Round Table by Pyle, Howard
I could not have helped it," Ronald said, "if you had been the lady superior.
From Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
