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The superior of a priory, and next below an abbot in dignity.

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  1. a. The superior of a priory, and next below an abbot in dignity.
  2. adj. earlier in time
  3. n. the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot
  4. i:60/r:4/j:34/n:2 n. the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot