Definition of "abbot" in English

noun

1. The superior or head of an abbey or monastery.

   • The newly appointed abbot decided to take a tour of the abbey with the cardinal's emissary.

2. The pastor or administrator of an order, including minor and major orders starting with the minor order of porter.

3. A layman who received the abbey's revenues, after the closing of the monasteries.

4. (archaic, British slang) A brothel-owner's husband or lover.

5. (archaic, British slang) A ponce; a man employed by a prostitute to find clients, and who may also act as a bodyguard or equivalent to a bouncer.