abbacy Meaning & Definition
/ˈæb.ə.si/
What Does Abbacy Mean?
Abbacy is used as a noun meaning The dignity, estate, term, or jurisdiction of an abbot or abbess.
Abbacy in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈæb.ə.si/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | abbacies |
Abbacy Definition (Noun)
- The dignity, estate, term, or jurisdiction of an abbot or abbess.
Synonyms of Abbacy
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Abbacy synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
abbacy (plural abbacies)
Words That Rhyme With Abbacy
Origin of Abbacy
From Middle English abbathie, from Late Latin abbātia, from abbās, abbātis (“abbot”). Doublet of abbey and Opatija.
Pronouncing Abbacy
You say abbacy as /ˈæb.ə.si/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (æb).