PAPISM

popery, papism

(noun) offensive terms for the practices and rituals of the Roman Catholic Church

Romanism, Roman Catholicism, papism

(noun) the beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church based in Rome

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

papism (uncountable)

(often, derogatory) the Roman Catholic faith

Synonyms

• papistry

Source: Wiktionary


Pa"pism, n. Etym: [F. papisme. See Pape, Pope.]

Definition: Popery; -- an offensive term. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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