Definitions
the superior of an abbey of monks
Word origin
From Middle English abbot, abbod, abbed, from Old English abbat, abbad, abbod, from Latin abbās (“father”), from Ancient Greek ἀββᾶς (abbâs), from Aramaic אבא (’abbā, “father”). Doublet of abba, abbé, and bwana.
Used in a sentence
“The newly appointed abbot decided to take a tour of the abbey with the cardinal's emissary.”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Head of a monastery”5 letters
02“Monastery head”5 letters
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