priory
IPA: prˈaɪɝi
noun
- A monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress.
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Examples of "priory" in Sentences
- He was also bursar at the priory.
- The building is part of the Priory Clinic.
- The priory soon became themecca of the parish.
- The early history of the priory is poorly documented.
- The farms paid rent to support the monks at the priory.
- The priory was built in the grounds of a medieval nunnery.
- The priory was built on the grounds of a medieval nunnery.
- The remains of the priory are in the care of English Heritage.
- It was built in 1495 by the diocese for the benefit of the priory.
- A grave purporting to be his grave is in the grounds of the priory.