Lectionary Calendar
Sunday, February 1st, 2026
the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Attention!
For 10¢ a day you can enjoy StudyLight.org ads
free while helping to build churches and support pastors in Uganda.
Click here to learn more!

Bible Encyclopedias
Abbot

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Abbeville
Next Entry
Abbot of Misrule
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

Head of an abbey. There were two classes of abbots: Abbots Regular, as being such in fact, and Abbots Commendatory, as guardians and drawing the revenues.

Bibliography Information
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Abbot'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​a/abbot.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile