Definition of bishop
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: one having spiritual or ecclesiastical supervision: such 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
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Elizabeth 1911–1979 American poet
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J(ohn) Michael 1936– American microbiologist
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