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English word abbey comes from Latin abbatem, Latin -ia, and later Latin abbatia ((Late Latin) an abbey.)
abbatem (Latin)
-ia (Latin)
Used to form an abstract noun, usually from an adjective stem.
abbatia (Latin)
(Late Latin) an abbey.
abaie (Old French)
Abbey.
abbeye (Middle English)
abbey (English)
(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 [...]