bitesheep

== English == === Alternative forms === biteshipe === Etymology === From bite +‎ sheep. Possibly an intentional, satirical corruption of, or pun on, bishop, to imply one who bites the flock he should be protecting (compare English sheep-biter). === Pronunciation === === Noun === bitesheep (plural bitesheeps) (obsolete, derogatory, dysphemistic, religious slur) A bishop, particularly a Catholic bishop persecuting Protestants. ==== Related terms ==== sheep-biter sheep-biting