plural abbeys
Definition of abbey
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a monastery ruled by an abbot
b
: a convent ruled by an abbess
2
: an abbey church
Abbey
biographical nameDefinition of Abbey (Entry 2 of 2)
Edwin Austin 1852–1911 American painter and illustrator
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The first known use of abbey was in the 14th century
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