nounπShareThe superior or head of an abbey or monastery."The abbots of the monastery met to discuss how to help the poor in the nearby village. "religionpersonorganizationChat 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 abbots gathered to discuss the management of their respective monasteries. "religionorganizationpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA layman who received the abbey's revenues, after the closing of the monasteries."After the monastery was closed, the abbots enjoyed the income previously used for the monks' upkeep. "historyreligionpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(British slang) A brothel-owner's husband or lover.""Rumor had it that Tony, the quiet guy who ran the corner shop, was actually an abbots, keeping a low profile despite his wife's 'business' downtown." "sexbusinesspersonChat 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 bouncer at the club was rumoured to be one of the abbots working for the women inside." "personsexjobsocietyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
