Definition of abbé

competent Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable Petersons.com

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ab·bé    (b, -b) KEY  

NOUN:
Roman Catholic Church

1. Used as a title for the superior of a monastery in a French-speaking area.
2. Used as a title for a cleric in major or minor orders in a French-speaking area.

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ETYMOLOGY:
French, from Old French abbe, from Late Latin abbs , abbt-, abbot ; see abbot

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