unbishop

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To deprive (a city etc.) of a bishop.
  • (transitive) To deprive (a clergyman) of episcopal dignity or rights.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English *unbishopen prefix from English bishop.

Origin

English

bishop

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