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PAPISTIC
Roman, R.C., Romanist, romish, Roman Catholic, popish, papist, papistic, papistical
(adjective) of or relating to or supporting Romanism; “the Roman Catholic Church”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
papistic (comparative more papistic, superlative most papistic)
(derogatory) Being of or connected with the Roman Catholic faith.
• T. Warton
Synonyms
• papistical, papist
Source: Wiktionary
Pa*pis"tic, Pa*pis"tic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. papistique.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to the Church of Rome and its doctrines and ceremonies; pertaining to popery; popish; -- used disparagingly. "The old papistic worship." T. Warton.
– Pa*pis"tic*al*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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