presbyteress
presbyteress · presbyteresses
A presbyter or priest's wifeA presbyter or priest's wife.
Meaning
2 senses(historical)A presbyter or priest's wife.
(obsolete)A female presbyter (elder of the congregation in early Christianity).
Origin
From Medieval Latin presbyterissa. By surface analysis, presbyter + -ess. Piecewise doubleFrom Medieval Latin presbyterissa. By surface analysis, presbyter + -ess. Piecewise doublet of priestess.
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Forms
plural: presbyteresses| Singular | presbyteress |
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Synonyms
2 synonymspriest's wife:presbyterapriestess