superioress

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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

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 Stone, J. M. (Jean Mary)

She continued the same humiliations, and the same universal poverty, though soon after chosen superioress of her congregation.

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

I told the superioress I came here for a week.

From Vendetta: a story of one forgotten by Corelli, Marie