Abbe number
the reciprocal of the dispersive power of a substance.
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- Abbe sieyes
Emmanuel Joseph [e-ma-ny-el zhaw-zef] /ɛ ma nüˈɛl ʒɔˈzɛf/ (Show IPA), (“Abbé Sieyès”) 1748–1836, French priest and revolutionist. Historical Examples It is not to him, but to the abbe sieyes, that I address this chapter. The Writings of Thomas Paine, Volume II Thomas Paine Like the abbe sieyes, Mr. Paine had completely mastered the science of […]
- Sieyes
Emmanuel Joseph [e-ma-ny-el zhaw-zef] /ɛ ma nüˈɛl ʒɔˈzɛf/ (Show IPA), (“Abbé Sieyès”) 1748–1836, French priest and revolutionist. Historical Examples sieyes was very busy reading his prayers, and, for a few moments, he did not perceive their departure. Harper’s New Monthly Magazine, No. XXIII.–April, 1852.–Vol. IV. Various The Council of Ancients was to be brought around […]
- Abbed
adjective (informal) displaying well-developed abdominal muscles
- Abbes
a member of the secular clergy. a title of respect for any ecclesiastic or clergyman. Historical Examples The abbes and the Bishops and the priests are alike distrustful and hostile. A Heroine of France Evelyn Everett-Green The secret of the Lesbians was only employed, however, by the abbes and the castrata. The Memoires of Casanova, […]
- Abbess
a woman who is the superior of a convent of nuns. Historical Examples His sister, the abbess Kunigunde, was keeping the door of the convent open. In The Fire Of The Forge, Complete Georg Ebers The abbess suddenly emerged from the gloom, and was standing in their midst. Casanova’s Homecoming Arthur Schnitzler This interruption was […]