Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Inherited from Old English bisċoprīċe. Equivalent to bischop +‎ -riche.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbiʃupˌriːt͡ʃ(ə)/, /ˈbiʃupˌriːk(ə)/
  • (with reduction) IPA(key): /ˈbiʃuprit͡ʃ(ə)/, /ˈbiʃuprik(ə)/

Noun

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bischopriche (plural bischopriches)

  1. bishopric, diocese
  2. seat of a bishop
  3. office of a bishop
  4. spiritual guidance
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Descendants

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  • English: bishopric
  • Scots: bishoprick

References

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