Definition of ABBACY

abbacy

Meanings

Plural: abbacies

Noun

  • the jurisdiction or office of an abbot
  • The dignity, estate, term, or jurisdiction of an abbot or abbess.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English abbathie, from Late Latin abbātia, from abbās, abbātis (“abbot”). Doublet of abbey and Opatija.

Synonyms

abbotcy, abbotric, abbotry

Scrabble Score: 15

abbacy is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
abbacy is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
abbacy is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

abbacy is a valid Words With Friends word