nounπShareThe superior or head of an abbey or monastery."The abbot decided that the monks would spend the day helping the villagers. "religionpersonorganizationtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe pastor and/or administrator of an order, including minor and major orders starting with the minor order of porter."The Abbot led the monks in prayer and oversaw all the activities of the monastery. "religionorganizationpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA layman who received the abbey's revenues, after the closing of the monasteries."After the monastery was closed by the king, Sir Thomas became the abbot, receiving the abbey's income despite not being a monk himself. "historyreligionpersonjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(British slang) A brothel-owner's husband or lover.""The Abbot, a burly man known around the docks, was rumored to handle the finances for his wife's establishment." "sexpersonjobsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(British slang) A ponce; a man employed by a prostitute to find clients, and who may also act as a bodyguard or equivalent to a bouncer."The detective, investigating the prostitution ring, learned that Tony was known as the "abbot" among the women, as he found them clients and kept trouble away. "personjobsexsocietylanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
