adj
Meaning 1
Like, relating to, or characteristic of a bishop
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- bishoply power
- bishoply office
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: bishoplike, episcopal
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
bishoply
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adv
Meaning 2
In the manner of a bishop.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rare
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From Middle English bisshoply, from Old English biscoplīc (“episcopal”) equivalent to bishop + -ly.
From bishop + -ly.
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Polish: biskupi — Translations