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Synonyms for abbey


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ab-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈæb i



Définition of abbey

Origin :
  • mid-13c., "convent headed by an abbot or abbess," from Anglo-French abbeie, Old French abaïe, from Late Latin abbatia, from abbas (genitive abbatis); see abbot.
  • noun building that houses monks, nuns, or priests; church
Example sentences :
  • They may have been removed there from the abbey for safety at the time of the dissolution.
  • Extract from : « Yorkshire Painted And Described » by Gordon Home
  • His spirit must be chastened, as must that of many more in this Abbey.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Henry's body was carried home, and buried in the Abbey of Hales.
  • Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge
  • Here, Chilvers, I want you to do a couple of columns on that stunt at the Abbey this morning!
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • Abbey was fetched immediately, but he only arrived in time to see me on the block.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • I opened the door, and Jarrett, followed by Abbey, made signs to me not to speak.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Jarrett and Abbey caused the crowd to make way, and I got out.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Jarrett repeated my words to Abbey, who applied to the Chief of Police.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • I had my sister, Abbey, Jarrett, and the principal artistes at my table.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Jarrett, however, winked at Abbey, who was there as we entered.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

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