Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for SUF'FRA-GAN
SUF'FRA-GAN, n.
A bishop considered as an assistant to his metropolitan; or rather, an assistant bishop. By 26 Henry VIII. suffragans are to be denominated from some principal place in the diocese of the prelate whom they are to assist. – Bp. Barlow.
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