English Explanatory Dictionary

bitesheep

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bishop, particularly a Catholic bishop persecuting Protestants.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-bitesheep.wav

Word forms

bitesheep bitesheeps biteshipe

Etymology

From bite + sheep. Possibly an intentional, satirical corruption of, or pun on, bishop, to imply one who bites the flock he should be protecting (compare English sheep-biter).

Related words

sheep-biter sheep-biting
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