In the Roman Catholic, Greek, and Anglican or Protestant
Episcopal churches, one ordained to the highest order of the ministry,
superior to the priesthood, and generally claiming to be a successor of
the Apostles. The bishop is usually the spiritual head or ruler of a
diocese, bishopric, or see.

In the Methodist Episcopal and some other churches, one of
the highest church officers or superintendents.

A piece used in the game of chess, bearing a representation
of a bishop’s miter; – formerly called archer.

A beverage, being a mixture of wine, oranges or lemons, and
sugar.

An old name for a woman’s bustle.

To admit into the church by confirmation; to confirm;
hence, to receive formally to favor.

To make seem younger, by operating on the teeth; as, to
bishop an old horse or his teeth.