PAPALLY

Etymology

Adverb

papally (comparative more papally, superlative most papally)

in papal fashion

Source: Wiktionary


Pa"pal*ly, adv.

Definition: In a papal manner; popishly

PAPAL

Pa"pal, a. Etym: [F., fr. L. papa bishop. See Papacy.]

1. Of or pertaining to the pope of Rome; proceeding from the pope; ordered or pronounced by the pope; as, papal jurisdiction; a papal edict; the papal benediction. Milman.

2. Of or pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church. "Papal Christians." Bp. Burnet. Papal cross. See Illust. 3 of Cross.

– Papal crown, the tiara.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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