wijbisschop

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈʋɛi̯ˌbɪ.sxɔp/

noun
Definitions
  • An auxiliary bishop, chiefly in missionary contexts.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch wibisscop compound from Dutch, Flemish wijden (sanctify) + Dutch, Flemish bisschop (bishop, bisshop, mulled wine).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

bisschop

Gloss

bishop, bisshop, mulled wine

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