Bishopess
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɪʃ.əˈpɛs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bishopess is a noun meaning A female bishop.
Meaning
A female bishop.
More Meanings
- The wife of a bishop.
Example Sentences
Presently there were bishopesses as well as priestesses, splendidly arrayed in chasubles and diadems. These were, from a strictly canonical point of view, the first validly ordained women priests.
Word Forms
- bishopesses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include archbishopess, archdeaconess, deaconess, regentess, coadjutrix, prelatess.
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