SUF'FRAGAN, a. [L. suffragans, assisting; suffragor,to vote for, to favor.] Assisting; as a suffragan bishop.
SUF'FRAGAN, n. A bishop, considered as an assistant to his metropolitan; or rather, an assistant bishop. by 26 Hen.VIII. suffragans are to be denominated from some principal place in the diocese of the prelate whom they are to assist.
