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Anchress

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

Alternative form of anchoress (“female anchorite”)..

Example Sentences

And hermits good and anchresses that dwell / Mew'd up in walls, and mumble on their beads.

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What does anchress mean?

Anchress means Alternative form of anchoress (“female anchorite”)..

What is a synonym for anchress?

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What is the opposite of anchress?

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How do you use anchress in a sentence?

And hermits good and anchresses that dwell / Mew'd up in walls, and mumble on their beads.

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