Meaning of alien priory | Babel Free
Definitions
A small religious establishment under the control of a larger monastery in another country.
Examples
“The Plantagenet Kings[…]boldly seized the revenues of these Alien Priories in time of war between England and France.”
“Velemont, a Benedictine abbey, founded in 1169. Annual income ten thouſand livres. At Stratfield-Say, in Berkſhire, was an alien priory belonging to this abbey.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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