Definition of BISHOP 1 : one having spiritual or ecclesiastical supervision: as a : an Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, or Roman Catholic clergyman ranking above a priest, having authority to ordain and confirm, and typically governing a diocese b : any of various Protestant clerical officials who superintend other clergy c : a Mormon high priest presiding over a ward or over all other bishops and over the Aaronic priesthood 2 : either of two pieces of each color in a set of chessmen having the power to move diagonally across any number of adjoining unoccupied squares 3 : mulled port wine flavored with oranges and cloves See bishop defined for English-language learners » See bishop defined for kids »
Posted on: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 13:54:31 +0000
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