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(), n.[L. episcopatus, fr. episcopus: cf. F. piscopat. See Bishop.] 1. A bishopric; the office and dignity of a bishop. 2. The collective body of bishops. 3. The time of a bishop's rule. Epis"copate (), v. i.[imp. & p. p.Episcopated (); p. pr. & vb. n.Episcopating.] To act as a bishop; to fill the office of a prelate. [Obs.] Feeding the flock episcopating. Milton. スポンサード リンク
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