bissof

Cimbrian

Etymology

From Middle High German bischof, from Old High German biscof (“bishop”). Cognate with German Bischof.

Noun

bissof m (plural bissofe)

  1. (Sette Comuni) bishop
    Dar bissof ist braan dar diosezen.
    The bishop leads the diocese.

References
  • “bissof” in Martalar, Umberto Martello, Bellotto, Alfonso (1974) Dizionario della lingua Cimbra dei Sette Communi vicentini, 1st edition, Roana, Italy: Instituto di Cultura Cimbra A. Dal Pozzo
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