bischophod

Middle English

Alternative forms

  • bischophad, bisschophode, bischophed, bishophood, bischoppehode, bischophade, bisshopehede

Etymology

From Old English bisċophād; equivalent to bischop +‎ -hod.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbiʃɔphɔːd/

Noun

bischophod (uncountable)

  1. bishophood; the status and office of a bishop.
  2. The status and office of any clergy member ranking a bishop or higher.

Descendants

  • English: bishophood
  • Scots: bischophad

References

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