English Explanatory Dictionary

nolo episcopari

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Expressing a facetiously modest refusal of something which is actually desired.

Word forms

nolo episcopari

Etymology

From Latin nolo episcopari (“I do not want to be bishop”). It was formerly maintained that those nominated for the post of bishop politely declined the offer twice with these words.

Related words

episcopacy episcopal
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