superioress

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When she returned to school, the superioress regretted that she had been allowed to visit Mrs. Baker again, because too much gaiety wasn't good for her, and she was falling off in her studies.

From Slippy McGee, Sometimes Known as the Butterfly Man by Oemler, Marie Conway

Mother Mace was superioress of the Hotel-Dieu, but the mainstay of the institution was the well-known Mademoiselle Mance, who, by the aid of Madame de Bullion's benefactions, had founded it in 1643.

From The Great Intendant : A chronicle of Jean Talon in Canada, 1665-1672 by Langton, H. H. (Hugh Hornby)

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

By a singular institution, he appointed the abbess superioress over the men, who live in a remote monastery, whose superiors she nominates.

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

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