Definition of Bishop
Bishop
bish·op
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a high-ranking member of the Christian clergy, placed above a priest and having the power/authority to induct people into the faith and bestow priesthood on others;
e.g. He wore the ceremonial robes of a bishop and presided over the assembly.
(noun)
each of the pair of playing pieces on each side of a game of chess that can move diagonally in any direction on the board;
e.g. She moved her bishop forward by three squares.
(noun)
a beverage that consists of port wine that has been warmed and spiced (mulled);
e.g. They sipped warm glasses of bishop as they talked.
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