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episcopally, adv.|ɪˈpɪskəpəlɪ|
[f. as prec. + -ly2.]
In an episcopal manner: a. In the rank of a bishop; as a bishop is or does. b. With reference to ordination: By the hands of a bishop. c. On the basis of episcopal government.
1680Answ. Stillingfleet's Serm. 27 A Minister..ordained (and so Episcopally or Classically approved in his abilities for that function). 1702Lond. Gaz. No. 3853/4 A French Minister, who is Episcopally Ordained. 1782Burke Corr. (1844) II. 464 To conclude episcopally, I heartily pray God Almighty to prosper your administration. 1785Cowper Tiroc. 365 The father who designs his babe a priest, Dreams him episcopally such at least. 1804Ann. Rev. II. 206 Some displeasure arose that Wesley should act thus episcopally. 1862Pall Mall G. 8 Oct. 2 An episcopally ordained priest. 1882–3S. M. Hopkins in Schaff Relig. Encycl. III. 2554/2 Prescribed forms of prayer became characteristic of episcopally constituted churches. |