Suur

Suur is a form of address and title used within the mathic world for female avout. It precedes a personal name when naming an individual (e.g., “Suur Trestanas”) and is also used collectively in the plural as “suurs.” The male counterpart in common use is “Fraa.”

Usage and Context

• The title appears in everyday mathic speech and formal reference, signaling that the person so addressed is an avout woman.
• In routine duties within a Decenarian math, teams of suurs are responsible for ringing the bells, a task that can demand sustained concentration during lengthy changes.
• The title is also used for office-holders inside the math; for example, a Warden Regulant may be referred to as “Suur [Name].”

Notes

• Plural form: suurs.
• Functionally parallel to the male title “Fraa,” which is used for men.

Status

The honorific is in active, everyday use within mathic communities.