superioress

Example Sentences

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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

His manner was curt enough to please the superioress of a nunnery.

From The Captain of the Kansas by Tracy, Louis

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

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 told the superioress I came here for a week.

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