bishop
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His method was by no means soft; on the contrary, it was hard, rapid, severe,—somewhat on the model of Tryggveson's, though with more of bishoping and preaching superadded.
From Early Kings of Norway by Carlyle, Thomas
The archdeacon knew his subject, and really understood the business of bishoping, which the others did not; and this was his strong ground.
From Barchester Towers by Trollope, Anthony
A term used among horse-dealers, for burning the mark into a horse's tooth, after he has lost it by age; by bishoping, a horse is made to appear younger than he is.
From 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Grose, Francis
Have not our Conformists in Scotland hitherto commonly omitted bishoping of children, and the ministration of the sacraments in private places?
From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George
The archdeacon knew his subject, and really understood the business of bishoping, which the others did not.
From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction by Mee, Arthur
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World Religions
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