episcopallyadv.
/ɪˈpɪskəpəli/ In an episcopal manner:
a. In the rank of a bishop; as a bishop is or does.
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society > faith > church government > member of the clergy > clerical superior > bishop > [adverb]
pontificallya1475
bishoplikea1575
pontificially1632
episcopally1782
1782 E. Burke Corr. (1844) II. 464 To conclude episcopally, I heartily pray God Almighty to prosper your administration.
1785 W. Cowper Tirocinium in Task 365 The father who designs his babe a priest, Dreams him episcopally such at least. View more context for this quotation
1804 Ann. Rev. 2 206 Some displeasure arose that Wesley should act thus episcopally.
b. With reference to ordination: By the hands of a bishop.
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1680 Answer Stillingfleet's Serm. 27 A Minister..ordained (and so Episcopally or Classically approved in his abilities for that function).
1702 London Gaz. No. 3853/4 A French Minister, who is Episcopally Ordained.
1869 Pall Mall Gaz. 8 Oct. 2/2 An episcopally ordained priest.
c. On the basis of episcopal government.
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1884 S. M. Hopkins in P. Schaff et al. Relig. Encycl. III. 2554/2 Prescribed forms of prayer became characteristic of episcopally constituted churches.
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