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Piscy en · ADJ

Pronunciation

  • /ˈpɪski/

Etymology

Clipping of Episcopal + -y.

Meanings

  1. (Scotland, colloquial) Episcopal; related to Episcopalianism.
    • Come to think of it, now that Scottish Episcopal Monopoly is available, Piscy Trivial Pursuits cannot be far behind. 2004 May 28, Kelvin Holdsworth, “Links Added”, in Thurible.net:
    • Rumour has it that the doubts were dispelled at a Piscy conclave late on Thursday by the warmth of the Primus' diplomacy, which I am reliably informed extended to serving his fellow bishops a malt from the Bishop of Moray's diocese. 1989 June 17, “Pixies and Piscies who put the magic in religion”, in The Herald:

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Piscy en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈpɪski/

Etymology

Clipping of Episcopal + -y.

Meanings

  1. (Scotland, colloquial) An Episcopalian; a member of an Episcopal church.
    • A Presbyterian tortured by Mary’s men, / A Tim shot through the head by an Orangeman, / A Piscy by Cromwell, / A Highlander by Cumberland, / I was a heretic burnt by Knox 1996, John McGrath, CORPSE:
    • Modest, much-liked and humourous,^([sic]) he played as much a part as any in achieving the damage limitation exercise in Dundee yesterday which enabled the Piscies to close ranks while others were breaking them over the vexed question of women priests. 1989 June 17, “Pixies and Piscies who put the magic in religion”, in The Herald:

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Piscies Number=Plur lexicographic