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superioress

noun as in mother superior

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Example Sentences

"The Mother Superioress insists upon her nurses' appearance being spick and span," said Kathleen.

As soon as I appeared at the grating the superioress was sent for, and we had an interview.

At this happy tidings she ran to tell the superioress of her good fortune.

When Emilie was gone the superioress gave Armelline a new companion.

On receiving this letter the Superioress conferred not with flesh and blood, but sent for Mrs. Ginx.

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On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to superioress, such as: abbess, ecclesiarch, holy mother, lady superior, prioress, and reverend mother.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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