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Of, pertaining to, or designating, a metropolitan or the presiding bishop of a country or province, his office, or his dignity; as, metropolitan authority. "Bishops metropolitan." Sir T. More. (more info) 1. Of or pertaining to the capital

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Of, pertaining to, or designating, a metropolitan or the presiding bishop of a country or province, his office, or his dignity; as, metropolitan authority. "Bishops metropolitan." Sir T. More. (more info) 1. Of or pertaining to the capital or principal city of a country; as, metropolitan luxury.

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  • COUNTRY-DANCE
    See MACUALAY
  • DESIGNATE
    Designated; appointed; chosen. Sir G. Buck.
  • BISHOPDOM
    Jurisdiction of a bishop; episcopate. "Divine right of bishopdom." Milton.
  • PRESIDENT
    Precedent. Bacon.
  • OFFICEHOLDER
    An officer, particularly one in the civil service; a placeman.
  • METROPOLITANATE
    The see of a metropolitan bishop. Milman.
  • COUNTRY SEAT
    A dwelling in the country, used as a place of retirement from the city.
  • BISHOPLY
    Bishoplike; episcopal.
  • METROPOLITAN
    Of, pertaining to, or designating, a metropolitan or the presiding bishop of a country or province, his office, or his dignity; as, metropolitan authority. "Bishops metropolitan." Sir T. More. (more info) 1. Of or pertaining to the capital
  • BISHOP-STOOL
    A bishop's seat or see.
  • CAPITALIZATION
    The act or process of capitalizing.
  • CAPITAL
    1. Of or pertaining to the head. Needs must the Serpent now his capital bruise Expect with mortal pain. Milton. 2. Having reference to, or involving, the forfeiture of the head or life; affecting life; punishable with death; as, capital trials;
  • BISHOP'S-WEED
    An umbelliferous plant of the genus Ammi. Goutweed .
  • PRESIDIAL; PRESIDIARY
    Of or pertaining to a garrison; having a garrison. There are three presidial castles in this city. Howell. (more info) praesidiarius, fr. praesidium a presiding over, defense, guard. See
  • BISHOPLIKE
    Resembling a bishop; belonging to a bishop. Fulke.
  • DESIGNATOR
    An officer who assigned to each his rank and place in public shows and ceremonies. 2. One who designates.
  • DESIGNATIVE
    Serving to designate or indicate; pointing out.
  • OFFICE WIRE
    Copper wire with a strong but light insulation, used in wiring houses, etc.
  • CAPITALLY
    1. In a way involving the forfeiture of the head or life; as, to punish capitally. 2. In a capital manner; excellently.
  • COUNTRY CLUB
    A club usually located in the suburbs or vicinity of a city or town and devoted mainly to outdoor sports.
  • POST OFFICE
    See POST
  • BOOKING OFFICE
    1. An office where passengers, baggage, etc., are registered for conveyance, as by railway or steamship. 2. An office where passage tickets are sold.
  • CROWN OFFICE
    The criminal branch of the Court of King's or Queen's Bench, commonly called the crown side of the court, which takes cognizance of all criminal cases. Burrill.

 

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