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† ˈprioressy Sc. Obs.
[f. prec. + -y.]
A nunnery or convent presided over by a prioress.
1575in McCrie Life A. Melville (1819) I. 150 note, His hienes chalmerlan and factor to the said priorissie of the Senis. 1633Sc. Acts Chas. I (1817) V. 164/1 It is fund..That the richt of superioritie Off all lands..perteining to quhatsumever abbacies pryories pryoressis [etc.] pertenis to his Majestie. |