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flying bishop

flying bishop noun: an itinerant bishop of the Church of England appointed to administer within another's diocese to those who refuse to accept the ordination of women.

Noun

flying bishop (plural flying bishops)

  1. (informal) An itinerant bishop of the Church of England appointed to administer within another's diocese to those who refuse to accept the ordination of women.
    Synonyms:
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Synonyms of flying bishop

Forms of flying bishop

pluralflying bishops

Origin of flying bishop

Compare flying doctor.

Questions about flying bishop

What does flying bishop mean?
Flying bishop means an itinerant bishop of the Church of England appointed to administer within another's diocese to those who refuse to accept the ordination of women.
What part of speech is flying bishop?
Flying bishop is a noun.
What is the plural of flying bishop?
The plural of flying bishop is flying bishops.

Words near flying bishop in the dictionary

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  8. flying blind
  9. flying boat
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  11. flying bomb

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