bishoping

This means that he, along with the other bishops in the faction, is allowed in the church as a Catholic but not allowed to do any bishoping.

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The archdeacon knew his subject and really understood the business of bishoping, which the others did not, and this was his strong ground.

Barchester Towers 2004

This is called "bishoping the dovetails," and is unnecessary if the work be properly made and fitted.

Woodwork Joints How they are Set Out, How Made and Where Used. William Fairham

The archdeacon knew his subject, and really understood the business of bishoping, which the others did not.

The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction Various 1910

The archdeacon knew his subject and really understood the business of bishoping, which the others did not, and this was his strong ground.

Barchester Towers Anthony Trollope 1848

Tryggveson's, though with more of _bishoping_ and preaching superadded.

Early Kings of Norway Thomas Carlyle 1838

They themselves acknowledge that sitting is as lawful as kneeling; that the not-observing of the five holidays is as lawful as the observing of them; that the not-bishoping of children is as lawful as the bishoping of them.

The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) George Gillespie 1630

Have not our Conformists in Scotland hitherto commonly omitted bishoping of children, and the ministration of the sacraments in private places?

The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) George Gillespie 1630

The Act of Perth, anent confirmation and bishoping of children, would make it appear, that this ceremony is most profitable to cause young children in their tender years drink in the knowledge of God and his religion.

The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) George Gillespie 1630