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Bishop

3 stages from Greek to English.

Today it means a senior member of the Christian clergy, in charge of a diocese
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Stage 1 of 3
episkopos
Greek · ancient
"an overseer"
literally "overseer"
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Stage 2 of 3
episcopus
Latin · ancient
"a church overseer"
adopted through Christian church organization
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Stage 3 of 3
biscop
Old English · medieval
"a senior church official"
worn down through everyday pronunciation
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