adv. [f. as prec. + -LY2.] In an episcopal manner: a. In the rank of a bishop; as a bishop is or does. b. With reference to ordination: By the hands of a bishop. c. On the basis of episcopal government.
1680. Answ. Stillingfleet’s Serm., 27. A Minister first Ordained (and so Episcopally or Classically approved in his abilities for that Function).
1702. Lond. Gaz., No. 3853/4. A French Minister, who is Episcopally Ordained.
1782. Burke, Corr. (1844), II. 464. To conclude episcopally, I heartily pray God Almighty to prosper your administration.
1785. Cowper, Tiroc., 365. The father who designs his babe a priest, Dreams him episcopally such at least.
1804. Ann. Rev., II. 206. Some displeasure arose that Wesley should act thus episcopally.
1862. Pall Mall Gaz., 8 Oct., 2. An episcopally ordained priest.
1882–3. S. M. Hopkins, in Schaff, Relig. Encycl., III. 2554/2. Prescribed forms of prayer became characteristic of episcopally constituted churches.
