The superior or head of an abbey or monastery. / The pastor or administrator of an order, including minor and major orders starting with the minor order of porter.

plural of abbot

A surname.

plural of Abbot

(usually capitalized) One elected to preside over the Christmas revelry in noble households and elsewhere in England during the 15th and 16th century; Lord of Misrule.

plural of Abbot of Misrule

plural of abbot of the people

A high magistrate's title under the doge of independent Genoa.

plural of abbot general

The leader of a monastic order.