wijbisschop

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch wibisscop. Equivalent to wijden +‎ bisschop.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɛi̯ˌbɪ.sxɔp/
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  • Hyphenation: wij‧bis‧schop

Noun[edit]

wijbisschop m (plural wijbisschoppen)

  1. An auxiliary bishop, chiefly in missionary contexts.