Canoness n. : A woman who holds a canonry in a conventual chapter.

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Canoness. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jump to: navigation, search. A canoness is a member of a religious community of women (nuns) living a simple life. ... Many communities observe the monastic rule of Saint Augustine. The name corresponds to the male equivalent, a canon. ...