abadesa

Galician

[aβaˈðesɐ]

noun
Definitions
  • abbess female superior of a nunnery or convent

Etymology

Inherited from Old Portuguese abadessa derived from Latin abbātissā, abbas, abbātem (abbot).

Origin

Latin

abbas, abbātem

Gloss

abbot

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