PAPISTICALLY

Etymology

Adverb

papistically (comparative more papistically, superlative most papistically)

In a papistical manner; by, or with reference to, a pope.

Source: Wiktionary


PAPISTIC

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.

PAPISTICAL

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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