abbot
Translation
abbot
Examples
The abbot led the morning prayers.
The abbot led the morning prayers.
Grammar Patterns
((an abbot)) the male head of an abbey of monks The abbot led the morning prayers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prior, father superior; Antonyms: abbess (gender opposite)
Etymology
From Old English 'abbod', from Latin 'abbas', from Greek 'abbas', from Aramaic 'abba' meaning 'father'.
Memory Tips
Remember that it comes from 'abba', meaning 'father'. The abbot is the 'father' of the abbey.