Vicaress vs. Abbess: What's the Difference?
Vicaress and Abbess Definitions
Vicaress
A sister lower in order than an abbess or mother superior in a nunnery or convent.
Abbess
The superior of a convent.
Vicaress
A female representative.
Abbess
Used as a title for such a person.
Vicaress
The wife of a parish vicar.
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Abbess
A female superior or governess of a nunnery, or convent of nuns, having the same authority over the nuns which the abbots have over the monks.
The abbess was always after the nuns to keep the convent immaculately clean.
Abbess
A woman who runs a brothel; a woman employed by a prostitute to find clients.
Abbess
A female superior or governess of a nunnery, or convent of nuns, having the same authority over the nuns which the abbots have over the monks. See Abbey.
Abbess
The superior of a group of nuns
