ancress

[14] She was, however, apparently less strictly enclosed than was usual for an ancress.

The Cell of Self-Knowledge : seven early English mystical treatises printed by Henry Pepwell in 1521 Henry Pepwell 1902

Here endeth a short treatise of a devout ancress called Margery

The Cell of Self-Knowledge : seven early English mystical treatises printed by Henry Pepwell in 1521 Henry Pepwell 1902

Jesus said unto her, "or" she said, "and adds that she was a devout ancress.

The Cell of Self-Knowledge : seven early English mystical treatises printed by Henry Pepwell in 1521 Henry Pepwell 1902