📖 Definitions of "Abbot"
noun
- 1
The superior or head of an abbey or monastery.
"The newly appointed abbot decided to take a tour of the abbey with the cardinal's emissary."
- 2
The pastor and/or administrator of an order, including minor and major orders starting with the minor order of porter.
- 3
A layman who received the abbey's revenues, after the closing of the monasteries.
- 4
(British slang) A brothel-owner's husband or lover.
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