Usually means: Medieval custom, children mimic bishop.
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  1. Boy-Bishop: Wordnik
  2. boy-bishop: Wiktionary

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  1. Boy-Bishop: Catholic Encyclopedia

Definitions from Wiktionary (Boy-bishop)

noun:  Alternative spelling of boy bishop [A boy appointed to a bishopric; a very young bishop.]

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