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prior 1. the superior of a house and community in certain religious orders 2. the deputy head of a monastery or abbey, ranking immediately below the abbot 3. (formerly) a chief magistrate in medieval Florence and other Italian republics Prior Matthew. 1664--1721, English poet and diplomat, noted for his epigrammatic occasional verse 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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| Yet so loose were the ideas of the times respecting the conduct of the clergy, whether secular or regular, that the Prior Aymer maintained a fair character in the neighbourhood of his abbey. Prior would throw a light on this terrible business. As soon as the prior withdrew, Natasha took her friend by the hand and went with her into the unoccupied room. |
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