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Meanings of first abbess in English
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Usage of first abbess in English
1
Hildemarca, a very virtuous nun, was called from Bourdeaux, and appointed the first abbess.
2
His letter to Walburge, first abbess of Nienherse, is a pathetic exhortation to humility and virginity.
3
Alfred rebuilt the town and founded St. Mary's Abbey, with his daughter Aethelgiva as first abbess.
4
You will remember how Boleslav II, of pious memory, founded this convent and that his sister Milada was the first abbess.
5
Romsey Abbey dates from the reign of Edward the Elder, and his daughter, St. Alfreda, was first Abbess.