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boy bishop

boy bishop noun: a boy appointed to a bishopric; a very young bishop.

Noun

boy bishop (plural boy bishops)

  1. A boy appointed to a bishopric; a very young bishop.
  2. (historical) In many mediaeval English cathedrals and other collegiate institutions, a boy elected to act or parody the role of a bishop for a part of the Christmas period (traditionally from St Nicholas' Day to Innocents' Day).

Forms of boy bishop

pluralboy bishops

Questions about boy bishop

What does boy bishop mean?
Boy bishop means a boy appointed to a bishopric; a very young bishop.
What part of speech is boy bishop?
Boy bishop is a noun.
What is the plural of boy bishop?
The plural of boy bishop is boy bishops.

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