Chanoinesse (en. Canonesse)

/ʃanwɛnɛs/

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Used to refer to a woman having great authority in her environment.
She is the canoness of the office, decision-making on everything.
Elle est la chanoinesse du bureau, décisionnelle sur tout.
Sometimes used to refer to a very pious or devout woman.
Look at her, she looks like a real canoness, always praying.
Regarde-la, on dirait une vraie chanoinesse, toujours en train de prier.