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- [a-bey, ab-ey; French a-bey]
- /æˈbeɪ, ˈæb eɪ; French aˈbeɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [a-bey, ab-ey; French a-bey]
- /æˈbeɪ, ˈæb eɪ; French aˈbeɪ/
Definitions of abbes word
- noun plural abbes a member of the secular clergy. 1
- noun plural abbes a title of respect for any ecclesiastic or clergyman. 1
- noun abbes Plural form of abbe. 1
- noun abbes plural of abbe. 0
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Origin of abbes
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < French, Middle French < Late Latin abbāte(m), accusative of abbās abbot
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Parts of speech for Abbes
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
abbes popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
abbes usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for abbes
noun abbes
- minister — a person authorized to conduct religious worship; member of the clergy; pastor.
- confessor — A confessor is a priest who hears a person's confession.
- pastor — a minister or priest in charge of a church.
- preacher — a person whose occupation or function it is to preach the gospel.
- parson — a member of the clergy, especially a Protestant minister; pastor; rector.
Antonyms for abbes
noun abbes
- mother — parent