Bishop ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Bishop ( noun )

1. A high official in the Christian Church who is in charge of a diocese or bishopric.
2. A chess piece that can move diagonally over any number of unoccupied squares.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english biscop, from late latin episcopus, from greek episkopos overseer, from epi- + skopos watcher.

Examples:

1. The bishop blessed the church before the service began.
2. The bishop moved diagonally across the chessboard.
3. The bishop preached on the importance of forgiveness.
4. The bishop was a powerful figure in the community.
5. The bishop was dressed in his traditional robes.

(As a verb)

Bishop ( verb )

1. A high official in the Christian Church who is in charge of a diocese or bishopric.
2. A chess piece that can move diagonally over any number of unoccupied squares.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english biscop, from late latin episcopus, from greek episkopos overseer, from epi- + skopos watcher.

Examples:

1. The bishop blessed the church before the service began.
2. The bishop moved diagonally across the chessboard.
3. The bishop preached on the importance of forgiveness.
4. The bishop was a powerful figure in the community.
5. The bishop was dressed in his traditional robes.