n. [ Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_;. See Bishop. ]
a. [ L. episcopalis, fr. episcopus: cf. F. épiscopal. See Bishop. ]
a. Pertaining to bishops, or government by bishops; episcopal; specifically, of or relating to the Protestant Episcopal Church. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who belongs to an episcopal church, or adheres to the episcopal form of church government and discipline; a churchman; specifically, in the United States, a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The doctrine and usages of Episcopalians; episcopacy. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. By episcopal authority; in an episcopal manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. episcopalis, fr. episcopus: cf. F. épiscopal. See Bishop. ]
a. Pertaining to bishops, or government by bishops; episcopal; specifically, of or relating to the Protestant Episcopal Church. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who belongs to an episcopal church, or adheres to the episcopal form of church government and discipline; a churchman; specifically, in the United States, a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The doctrine and usages of Episcopalians; episcopacy. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. By episcopal authority; in an episcopal manner. [ 1913 Webster ]