Vicaress vs. Abbess

Vicaress vs. Abbess — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Vicaress and Abbess

Vicaressnoun

A sister lower in order than an abbess or mother superior in a nunnery or convent.

Abbessnoun

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.

Vicaressnoun

A female representative.

Abbessnoun

A woman who runs a brothel; a woman employed by a prostitute to find clients.

Vicaressnoun

The wife of a parish vicar.

Abbessnoun

the superior of a group of nuns

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