Piscy

//ˈpɪski// adj, noun, slang

adj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An Episcopalian; a member of an Episcopal church. Scotland, colloquial

    "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."

  2. 2
    Alternative letter-case form of Piscy. alt-of
Adjective
  1. 1
    Episcopal; related to Episcopalianism. Scotland, colloquial

    "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."

Synonyms

All synonyms
episcopalepiscopalian

Example

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"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."

Etymology

Clipping of Episcopal + -y.

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