Meaning
The superior or head of an abbey or monastery.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English abbot, abbod, abbed, from Old English abbat, abbad, abbod, from Latin abbās (“father”), from Ancient Greek ἀββᾶς (abbâs), from Aramaic אבא (’abbā, “father”). Doublet of abba, abbé, and bwana.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 17 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-07-29BADORTU
- 2026-04-08TANHBIO
- 2026-01-06TARBIOV
- 2025-12-21TOALCBK
- 2025-09-13BACNOTI
- 2025-01-16BYOLNAT
- 2025-01-13ATKCJOB
- 2025-01-01TOLBGNA
- 2024-11-29TABCKOU
- 2024-09-12BAOLHMT
- 2024-08-23BAPLEOT
- 2024-08-16TYARLBO
+5 earlier appearances in the archive.