unbishop

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English

Etymology

From Middle English *unbishopen (suggested by past participle unbishoped, unbisschoped), equivalent to un- +‎ bishop.

Verb

unbishop (third-person singular simple present unbishops, present participle unbishoping or unbishopping, simple past and past participle unbishoped or unbishopped)

  1. (transitive) To deprive (e.g. a city etc.) of a bishop.
  2. (transitive) To deprive (a clergyman) of episcopal dignity or rights.

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