abbacy
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.ab·ba·cy
noun \ˈa-bə-sē\ plural ab·ba·cies
Definition of ABBACY
: the office, dignity, jurisdiction, or tenure of an abbot
Origin of ABBACY
Middle English abbatie, from Late Latin abbatia
First Known Use: 15th century
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