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Meaning of anchoritess in English:

anchoritess

noun

historical

  • A female anchorite; = "anchoress".

Pronunciation

anchoritess

/ˌaŋkərʌɪˈtɛs/ /ˈaŋkərʌɪtɪs/

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Fuller (1607/8–1661), Church of England clergyman. From anchorite + -ess.