canoness

UK
/ˈkæn.ə.nɛs/
US
/ˈkæn.ə.nɛs/
canonessnoun
canonesses
pl
UK
/ˈkæn.ə.nɛs/
US
/ˈkæn.ə.nɛs/
Traduzioni
The canoness devoted her life to the service of the church.
Канонисса посвятила свою жизнь служению церкви.
Definizioni
A member of a religious community of women living under a rule but not under a vow, often associated with a cathedral or collegiate church.
The canoness devoted her life to serving the community and participating in the daily prayers at the cathedral.
The wife of a canon (historical and rare).
In medieval records, a canoness was often granted certain privileges alongside her husband in the cathedral chapter.