PAPISTICAL

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

papistical (comparative more papistical, superlative most papistical)

(derogatory) Being of or connected with the Roman Catholic faith.

Synonyms

• papistic

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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