Abbacy

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈæb.É™.si/

Alternative forms

1. abbotric
2. abbotrick

Origin

From Middle English abbatie, from Late Latin abbatia, from abbas, abbatis ("abbot"). See abbey.

Full definition of abbacy

Noun

1. The dignity, estate, term, or jurisdiction of an abbot or abbess. First attested around 1350 to 1470.