bisdom

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch bisdom. Equivalent to bis(schop) +‎ -dom.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɪs.dɔm/, [ˈbɪz.dɔm], [ˈbɪs.dɔm]
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  • Hyphenation: bis‧dom

Noun

bisdom n (plural bisdommen, diminutive bisdommetje n)

  1. (Christianity) bishopric

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: bisdom
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