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Webster 1913 Edition

Abbacy

Ab′ba-cy

(ăb′bȧ-sy̆)
,
Noun.
;
pl.
Abbacies
(-sĭz)
.
[L.
abbatia
, fr.
abbas
,
abbatis
, abbot. See
Abbey
.]
The dignity, estate, or jurisdiction of an abbot.

Webster 1828 Edition

Abbacy

AB'BACY

,
Noun.
[from abba, Low Lat, abbatia.] The dignity, rights and privileges of an abbot. It comprehends the government and revenues.

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