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abbey

1

[ ab-ee ]

noun

plural abbeys.
  1. a monastery under the supervision of an abbot or a convent under the supervision of an abbess.
  2. the group of buildings comprising such a monastery or convent.
  3. the church of an abbey.


Abbey

2

[ ab-ee ]

noun

  1. Edward, 1927–89, U.S. novelist and nature writer.
  2. Edwin Austin, 1852–1911, U.S. painter and illustrator.
  3. a first name, form of Abigail.

abbey

/ ˈæ²úɪ /

noun

  1. a building inhabited by a community of monks or nuns governed by an abbot or abbess
  2. a church built in conjunction with such a building
  3. such a community of monks or nuns
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of abbey1

1200–50; Middle English abbey ( e ) < Old French abeie < Late Latin ²¹²ú²úÄå³Ù¾±²¹ abbacy
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of abbey1

C13: via Old French abeie from Church Latin ²¹²ú²úÄå³Ù¾±²¹ abbacy
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Protesters from the anti-monarchy group Republic held up placards reading "not my King" and "down with the Crown" as they gathered outside the abbey ahead of the service.

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But legend has it that a secret tunnel runs from the abbey to Tattershall Castle, and that a man vanished while exploring it.

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Rebecca is one of 16 survivors who have shared their stories with consultant social worker Jan Pickles, who was commissioned by the abbey to write the review.

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And guests will be able to leave a message on a "kindness tree" outside the abbey.

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And guests will be able to dedicate a decoration to someone who has supported them, on a "kindness tree" outside the abbey.

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