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abbey
1[ab-ee]
noun
plural
abbeysa monastery under the supervision of an abbot or a convent under the supervision of an abbess.
the group of buildings comprising such a monastery or convent.
the church of an abbey.
Abbey
2[ab-ee]
noun
Edward, 1927–89, U.S. novelist and nature writer.
Edwin Austin, 1852–1911, U.S. painter and illustrator.
a first name, form of Abigail.
abbey
/ ˈæɪ /
noun
a building inhabited by a community of monks or nuns governed by an abbot or abbess
a church built in conjunction with such a building
such a community of monks or nuns
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of abbey1
Example Sentences
After the service, members of the Royal Family walked to lay bouquets at the Innocent Victims' Memorial - which commemorates all those who have suffered death, torture and oppression throughout the world - outside the abbey.
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.
But legend has it that a secret tunnel runs from the abbey to Tattershall Castle, and that a man vanished while exploring it.
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.
And guests will be able to leave a message on a "kindness tree" outside the abbey.
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