bishoping
/ˈbɪʃəpɪŋ/
noun
- The act of appointing or consecrating a bishop.
- Bishoping is a solemn event in the church calendar.
- The bishoping of the new leader was attended by clergy from across the region.
- The process of bishoping involves a vote by the church council.
- A fraudulent practice of altering a horse's teeth to make it appear younger.
- The veterinarian detected signs of bishoping in the horse's mouth.
- The old horse trader was known for bishoping to deceive buyers.
- Bishoping is illegal in many places because it misrepresents the animal's age.
verb
- Present participle of bishop (rare verb meaning to appoint or install as a bishop).
- The committee is bishoping a new leader for the diocese.
- They are bishoping her next Sunday at the main cathedral.
- Bishoping someone requires approval from the archbishop.