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Meaning of boy bishop | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A boy appointed to a bishopric; a very young bishop.
  2. In many mediaeval English cathedrals and other collegiate institutions, a boy elected to act or parody the role of a bishop for a part of the Christmas period (traditionally from St Nicholas' Day to Innocents' Day).
    historical

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

boy bits boy cunt boy friend boy group boy hole boy in blue

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