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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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