Dictionary 1. (a.) Of or pertaining to a convent; monastic.2. (n.) One who lives in a convent; a monk or nun; a recluse. Thesaurus canoness chatelaine clergywoman conventual dame dowager first lady goodwife governess great lady homemaker housewife lady superior madam matriarch matron mistress mother superior novice nun postulant prioress religieuse secular canoness sister superioress the reverend mother |