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On this page you'll find 9 example sentences with Prioress. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as abbess or superior and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.

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Prioress in a sentence

Prioress meaning

A nun in charge of a priory (usually lower in rank than an abbess); mother superior.

Synonyms of Prioress

abbess mother superior superior

Related words

Other words often associated with Prioress or its synonyms:

inferior superscript tiptop high fantastic ace dominant super select crack subscript topnotch

Using Prioress

  • The main meaning on this page is: A nun in charge of a priory (usually lower in rank than an abbess); mother superior.
  • Useful related words include: abbess, mother superior, superior.
  • In the example corpus, prioress often appears in combinations such as: the prioress, as prioress, prioress in.

Context around Prioress

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 28 words
  • Position in the sentence: 3 start, 4 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 9 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

ailing 1×

Often after:

mother 1× madame 1× subprioress 1×

Sentence patterns with Prioress

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

1571 as prioress in ávila 1× and the prioress on the 1× and the prioress subprioress or 1× dd to prioress mother teresa 1× gerlach as prioress in an 1× the ailing prioress madame de 1× the prioress s tale 1× where the prioress was supposedly 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

in a letter 1× robin was ill 1× speaking was allowed 1× the framed text 1× the monk and 1× the prioress s 1×

Common sentence endings:

an illicit election 1× and mary ocd 1× caring for him 1× english literary tradition 1× for their orders 1× is calling them 1×

Words around Prioress

Just before it in the word index:

priore 2 priorato 2 priora 2 prior 9.593 prions 30 prion 38

Just after it in the word index:

priori 80 priories 4 priorities 1.711 prioritisation 20 prioritise 307 prioritised 162

Similar in corpus frequency:

aab 13 aamer 13 aave 13 abdelmadjid 13 abdulkarim 13 abdulsalami 13

Corpus analysis for Prioress

  • In this selection, "prioress" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 28 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, ailing, mother, madame and subprioress stand out and add context to how "prioress" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include 1571 as prioress in ávila and and the prioress on the. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "prioress" sits close to words such as aab, aamer and aave, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with prioress

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Robin was ill and staying at the Priory where the Prioress was supposedly caring for him. (16 words)

In a letter last month, Bishop Olson had responded to reports that the nuns had reinstalled Gerlach as prioress in an illicit election. (23 words)

It was he who appointed Teresa in 1571 as prioress in Ávila, but who also enjoyed good relations with the Carmelite Prior Provincial of Castile. (25 words)

Longer example sentences

And in the past several years, numerous young women have rung the bell at the monastery door, asking to meet with the prioress and the community to determine if this is the place where God is calling them. (38 words)

Weeks later, Blanche is interviewed by the ailing prioress Madame de Croissy, who makes it clear to Blanche that the Carmelite convent is a house of prayer, not a refuge from the impending war. (34 words)

The framed text of the blessing of Pope Francis to the Jaro Carmelite Monastery nuns is handed by Apostolic Nuncio Charles Brown, DD, to Prioress Mother Teresa Josephine of Jesus and Mary, OCD. (33 words)

Example sentences (9)

The framed text of the blessing of Pope Francis to the Jaro Carmelite Monastery nuns is handed by Apostolic Nuncio Charles Brown, DD, to Prioress Mother Teresa Josephine of Jesus and Mary, OCD.

In a letter last month, Bishop Olson had responded to reports that the nuns had reinstalled Gerlach as prioress in an illicit election.

And in the past several years, numerous young women have rung the bell at the monastery door, asking to meet with the prioress and the community to determine if this is the place where God is calling them.

Weeks later, Blanche is interviewed by the ailing prioress Madame de Croissy, who makes it clear to Blanche that the Carmelite convent is a house of prayer, not a refuge from the impending war.

It was he who appointed Teresa in 1571 as prioress in Ávila, but who also enjoyed good relations with the Carmelite Prior Provincial of Castile.

Robin was ill and staying at the Priory where the Prioress was supposedly caring for him.

Speaking was allowed in the common parlor, but it was subordinate to strict rules, and the prioress, subprioress or other senior nun had to be present.

The Monk and the Prioress, on the other hand, while not as corrupt as the Summoner or Pardoner, fall far short of the ideal for their orders.

The Prioress's Tale is an account of Jews murdering a deeply pious and innocent Christian boy, a blood libel against Jews that became a part of English literary tradition.

Common combinations with prioress

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "prioress" in a sentence?
An example: "The framed text of the blessing of Pope Francis to the Jaro Carmelite Monastery nuns is handed by Apostolic Nuncio Charles Brown, DD, to Prioress Mother Teresa Josephine of Jesus and Mary, OCD." This page contains 9 example sentences with the word "prioress" from authentic English texts.
What does "prioress" mean?
Prioress means: A nun in charge of a priory (usually lower in rank than an abbess); mother superior.
What are synonyms of "prioress"?
Common synonyms of "prioress" include: abbess, mother superior, superior.
How many example sentences with "prioress" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 9 example sentences with "prioress", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.