English word abbey comes from Latin abbatem, Latin -ia, and later Latin abbatia ((Late Latin) an abbey.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| abbatem | Latin (lat) | |
| -ia | Latin (lat) | Used to form an abstract noun, usually from an adjective stem. |
| abbatia | Latin (lat) | (Late Latin) an abbey. |
| abaie | Old French (fro) | Abbey. |
| abbeye | Middle English (enm) | |
| abbey | English (eng) | (UK) A residence that was previously an abbatial building.[Mid 16th century.]. A monastery or society of people, secluded from the world and devoted to religion and celibacy, which is headed by an abbot or abbess; also, the monastic building or buildings. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]. The church of a monastery. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]. The office or dominion of an [...] |