Prior
See also: prior
English
Alternative forms
- Pryor
Etymology
From Middle English Prior, Priur (surname), from Middle English prior, priour (“prior”). More at prior.
Proper noun
Prior
- An occupational surname for someone employed by a prior.
German
Noun
Prior m (genitive Priors, plural Prioren, feminine Priorin)
- prior (high-ranking member of a monastery)
Declension
Declension of Prior
| singular | plural | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| indef. | def. | noun | def. | noun | |
| nominative | ein | der | Prior | die | Prioren |
| genitive | eines | des | Priors | der | Prioren |
| dative | einem | dem | Prior | den | Prioren |
| accusative | einen | den | Prior | die | Prioren |
Further reading
- Prior in Duden online