Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

abbot's priory

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.77 in modern English

Syllables: ab-bot's pri-o-ry
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

King's Bench Prison, a former prison in the south of London.

Obsolete; Slang

Example Sentences

"[…] after this lady’s retirement to enjoy the otium cum dignitate [leisure with dignity] in Abbot’s Priory, she was visited by a gentleman who had previously and subsequently rendered her the most unequivocal and disinterested assistance, by frequent pecuniary supplies."
"Upon inquiring after George Charteris, Esq. he finds that he has bolted from Palace-yard, and taken refuge in “Abbot’s Priory;” and, to comfort him, the person who has received the 200l. bill, informs him “that Charteris is a notorious swindler.”"
"Ned and Tom were soon outside of the King’s Bench, (or Abbot’s Priory, as it was called by the prisoners,) they had not walked far before they fell in with Little Kiam […]"

Etymology

After Charles Abbott, Lord Chief Justice from 1818 to 1832.

Usage

Questions

What does abbot's priory mean?: King's Bench Prison, a former prison in the south of London.
Where does abbot's priory come from?: After Charles Abbott, Lord Chief Justice from 1818 to 1832.

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