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noun
A sister lower in order than an abbess or mother superior in a nunnery or convent.
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noun
A female representative.
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noun
The wife of a parish vicar.
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History
Etymology tree English vicar Late Latin -issader. Old French -essebor. Middle English -esse English -ess English vicaress From vicar + -ess.
