Bishops' Bible

noun

: an officially commissioned English translation of the Bible published in 1568

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Bishops' Bible was in 1652

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“Bishops' Bible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bishops%27%20Bible. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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