Middle English Dictionary Entry
abbat(h)īe, -cīe n.
Entry Info
| Forms | abbat(h)īe, -cīe n. |
| Etymology | ML abbāt(h)ia, -cia |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
(a) The office, estate, or jurisdiction of an abbot; (b) an abbey.
Associated quotations
a
- (1449) RParl.5.158a : Lycence to entre into..voydaunces of Bisshupriches, Abbathiez, Prioriez, or Housez of Religion.
- a1475 Godstow Reg.(Rwl B.408)30/21 : The place of the abbey of Godstowe..& the advoydans of the seyd abbasye.
- 1483 Cath.Angl.(Monson 168)1 : An Abbacy: Abbacia.
b
- (1459) Paston (Gairdner)3.153 : The holy place of monastery and abbathye of oure Ladyiz chirche of Langley.
- ?a1475(?a1425) Higd.(2) (Hrl 2261)8.199 : Ranulphus erle of Chestre..edifiede the castells of Chartely..and the abbathy of Deulacresse.