Bishop
Bish·op
Bishop
n.
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A spiritual overseer, superintendent, or director.
Ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
It is a fact now generally recognized by theologians of all shades of opinion, that in the language of the New Testament the same officer in the church is called indifferently “bishop” ( ) and “elder” or “presbyter.”
- In the Roman Catholic, Greek, and Anglican or Protestant Episcopal churches, one ordained to the highest order of the ministry, superior to the priesthood, and generally claiming to be a successor of the Apostles. The bishop is usually the spiritual head or ruler of a diocese, bishopric, or see.
- In the Methodist Episcopal and some other churches, one of the highest church officers or superintendents.
- A piece used in the game of chess, bearing a representation of a bishop's miter; -- formerly called archer.
- A beverage, being a mixture of wine, oranges or lemons, and sugar.
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An old name for a woman's bustle. [U. S.]
If, by her bishop, or her “grace” alone, A genuine lady, or a church, is known.
Phrases & Compounds
- Bishop in partibus [infidelium]
- a bishop of a see which does not actually exist; one who has the office of bishop, without especial jurisdiction.
- Titular bishop
- a term officially substituted in 1882 for bishop in partibus.
- Bench of Bishops
- See under Bench.
Bishop
v. t.
imp. & p. p. Bishoped; p. pr. & vb. n. Bishoping
- To admit into the church by confirmation; to confirm; hence, to receive formally to favor.
Bishop
v. t.
imp. & p. p. Bishoped; p. pr. & vb. n. Bishoping
- To make seem younger, by operating on the teeth; as, to bishop an old horse or his teeth. (Far.)