canoness (plural canonesses)
(dated) A woman who holds a canonry in a conventual chapter.
A regular canoness was bound by the vow of poverty, and observed a strict rule of life. A secular canoness was allowed to hold private property and bound only by vows of chastity and obedience so long as she chose to remain in the chapter.
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Source: Wiktionary
Can"on*ess, n. Etym: [Cf. LL. canonissa.]
Definition: A woman who holds a canonry in a conventual chapter. Regular canoness, one bound by the poverty, and observing a strict rule of life.
– Secular canoness, one allowed to hold private property, and bound only by vows of chastity and obedience so long as she chose to remain in the chapter.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
9 February 2025
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