Abbe (Noun)

Meaning

A French abbot.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The abbe was a respected figure in the French monastery, known for his wisdom and compassion.
  • As a young man, he had been ordained as an abbe and had spent many years serving the community.
  • The villagers would often seek the counsel of the abbe, who was renowned for his fairness and understanding.
  • In the 18th century, the abbe was a common title given to a French cleric who had been appointed to a high-ranking position.
  • The abbe's duties included overseeing the daily operations of the monastery and providing spiritual guidance to the monks.

Hypernyms

  • Archimandrite
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