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abbess the female superior of a convent How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The abbess assigned her a chamber, and had breakfast served. As soon as the King's son saw the old Abbess spinning he threw himself at her feet and entreated her to tell him how he could kill the Seven-headed Serpent. At Whitby there was a monastery ruled over by the Abbess Hilda. |
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