"presbyteress" meaning in All languages combined

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          "text": "Even a special blessing was included within the liturgy for the wives of married men on the day of their husband's ordination in the sixth century. These women were called presbyteresses (presbyterissae) and were entitled to wear special dress.",
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        "A presbyter or priest's wife."
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        "(historical) A presbyter or priest's wife."
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        "(obsolete) A female presbyter (elder of the congregation in early Christianity)."
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