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1. a. The superior of a priory, and next below an abbot in dignity. Source: opted
2. adj. earlier in time Source: wordnet
3. n. the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot Source: wordnet
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 Source: ecdict

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abbot below next abbey head order religious priory dignity earlier superior time

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priorate prioress priories priorities prioritise prioritised prioritises prioritising prioritize prioritized prioritizes prioritizing

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