- 1. n. In England, an ecclesiastical dignitary, next in rank below a bishop, whom he assists, and by whom he is appointed, though with independent authority. Source: opted
- 2. n. (Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a bishop Source: wordnet
- 3. In England, an ecclesiastical dignitary, next in rank below a bishop, whom he assists, and by whom he is appointed, though with independent authority. Blackstone. Source: webster
- 4. In England, an ecclesiastical dignitary, next in rank below abishop, whom he assists, and by whom he is appointed, though withindependent authority. Blackstone. Source: adambom
- 5. n:100 n. (Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a bishop Source: ecdict
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