piscy
/ˈpɪski/
piscy is the alternative letter-case form of Piscy.
Noun capitalized: Piscy
Piscy (plural Piscies)
- An Episcopalian; a member of an Episcopal church.
- Modest, much-liked and humourous,^([sic]) he played as much a part as any in achieving the damage limitation exercise in Dundee yesterday which enabled the Piscies to close ranks while others were breaking them over the vexed question of women priests.1989 June 17, “Pixies and Piscies who put the magic in religion”, in The Herald
- A Presbyterian tortured by Mary’s men, / A Tim shot through the head by an Orangeman, / A Piscy by Cromwell, / A Highlander by Cumberland, / I was a heretic burnt by Knox1996, John McGrath, CORPSE
Adjective capitalized: Piscy
Piscy (comparative more Piscy, superlative most Piscy)
- Episcopal; related to Episcopalianism.
- Rumour has it that the doubts were dispelled at a Piscy conclave late on Thursday by the warmth of the Primus' diplomacy, which I am reliably informed extended to serving his fellow bishops a malt from the Bishop of Moray's diocese.1989 June 17, “Pixies and Piscies who put the magic in religion”, in The Herald
- Come to think of it, now that Scottish Episcopal Monopoly is available, Piscy Trivial Pursuits cannot be far behind.2004 May 28, Kelvin Holdsworth, “Links Added”, in Thurible.net
Forms of piscy
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | piscies |
| plural | Piscies |
| Adjective | |
| comparative | more Piscy |
| superlative | most Piscy |
Origin of piscy
Clipping of Episcopal + -y.
Questions about piscy
- What does piscy mean?
- Piscy means an Episcopalian; a member of an Episcopal church.
- What is piscy the alternative letter-case form of?
- Piscy is the alternative letter-case form of Piscy.
- What part of speech is piscy?
- Piscy can be a noun or an adjective.
- How do you pronounce piscy?
- Piscy is pronounced /ˈpɪski/.
- What is the plural of piscy?
- The plural of piscy is piscies.
Words near piscy in the dictionary
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