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mother superior

Pronunciation:  'mudhur su'peereeur

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 Definition: [n]  the superior of a group of nuns
 
 Synonyms: abbess, prioress
 
 See Also: Bride, Bridget, Brigid, Heloise, Saint Bride, Saint Bridget, Saint Brigid, St Bride, St Bridget, St Brigid, superior

 

 

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 Related Terms: abbess, canoness, chatelaine, clergywoman, conventual, dame, dowager, first lady, goodwife, governess, great lady, homemaker, housewife, lady superior, madam, matriarch, matron, mistress, novice, nun, postulant, prioress, religieuse, secular canoness, sister, superioress, the reverend mother
 

 

 

 

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