Etymology

abbotric

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Today it means: An abbacy. Full definition →

First used Attested prior to 1150 until the early 18ᵗʰ century.Middle English abbodryche ← Old English abbodrice
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  1. Old English · inherited fromabbodrice
  2. Middle English · inherited fromabbodryche
  3. English todayabbotric

From Middle English abbodryche, abbotrice, from Old English abbodrice, abbotrice, from abbod (“abbot”) + rice (“realm, rule”); equivalent to abbot + -ric.

First known use, by meaning

  • Attested prior to 1150 until the early 18ᵗʰ century. An abbacy.

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