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| bish·op·ric [ bíshəprik ] (plural bish·op·rics) |
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| Definition: |
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1. bishop's diocese: an area that a bishop is in charge of
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2. bishop's see: a place where a bishop's cathedral is situated
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3. rank of bishop: the rank or office of a bishop
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| [Pre-12th century. <bishop + Old English rīce "realm, power"] |
