"French bishop" meaning in All languages combined

See French bishop on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: From the French Defence. Etymology templates: {{m|en|French Defence}} French Defence Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} French bishop
  1. (chess) The black light-squared bishop in main line of the French Defence, whose movement is restricted due to the pawns on e6 and d5. Categories (topical): Chess
    Sense id: en-French_bishop-en-name-sXfdhTRI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: board-games, chess, games

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