Anchress
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Anchress is a noun meaning Alternative form of anchoress (“female anchorite”).
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.
Word Forms
- anchresses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ancress, ankress, anchor, enchauntress, advoutress, cloisteress.
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