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A woman who acts as chief in a convent, abbey, or nunnery; a lady superior.

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  1. n. A woman who acts as chief in a convent, abbey, or nunnery; a lady superior.
  2. A woman who acts as chief in a convent, abbey, or nunnery; a lady superior.
  3. A woman who acts as chief in a convent, abbey, or nunnery; alady superior.
  4. n. A woman who acts as chief in a convent, abbey, or nunnery; a lady superior.