flying bishop

English

Etymology

Compare flying doctor.

Noun

flying bishop (plural flying bishops)

  1. (informal) An itinerant bishop of the Church of England appointed to administer within another's diocese to those who refuse to accept the ordination of women.

Synonyms
  • PEV (provincial episcopal visitor)
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