Bishop Barker
(Australia, slang, obsolete) A very tall glass of beer.
ˈbɪʃəp ˈbɑɹkɚDocumented since 1850sSilenthistorical42 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026＋ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 26, 2026
(Australia, slang, obsolete) A very tall glass of beer.
Origin: After Frederic Barker, who became the second Anglican bishop of Sydney, Australia, in 1855 and was noted for his height and for being a teetotaller. The expression became obsolete in the 1870s. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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