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boy bishop

Noun

Meaning

A boy appointed to a bishopric; a very young bishop.

(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).

boy-bishop (plural boy-bishops)

Alternative spelling of boy bishop

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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boy-bishop

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