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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1600-1626
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Bischop, v. [e.m.E. bishop, byshop, ME. bisschope, etc., OE. bisceopian.] tr. a. To appoint as bishop. b. To confirm. — 1600-1610 Melvill 75.
When Mr. Cuninghame was bischopit in Aberdein 1622-6 Bisset II. 323.
This Clement … ordaned bischopin of childring … eftir thair pupularie or maioritie
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