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 episcopate episcopate /ɪˈpɪskəpeɪt/

noun

  1. The office and dignity of a bishop  ( episcopate , bishopry )
    the office and dignity of a bishop
     After many years, he was elevated to the bishopry.
    After many years, he was elevated to the bishopry.
  2. The collective body of bishops  ( episcopacy , episcopate )
    the collective body of bishops
  3. The territorial jurisdiction of a bishop  ( bishopric , diocese , episcopate )
    the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
  4. The term of office of a bishop  ( episcopate )
    the term of office of a bishop


 palaestra palaestra /pəˈliːstrə/

noun

  1. A public place in ancient Greece or Rome devoted to the training of wrestlers and other athletes  ( palaestra , palestra )
    a public place in ancient Greece or Rome devoted to the training of wrestlers and other athletes


 jaunting car jaunting car /ˈd͡ʒɔːntɪŋ kɑːr/

noun

  1. An open two-wheeled one-horse cart formerly widely used in Ireland  ( jaunting car , jaunty car )
    an open two-wheeled one-horse cart formerly widely used in Ireland


 squash racket squash racket /ˈskwɔːʃ ˈrækɪt/

noun

  1. A small racket with a long handle used for playing squash  ( bat , squash racket , squash racquet )
    a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash