PONTIFIC

Etymology

Adjective

pontific (comparative more pontific, superlative most pontific)

Alternative form of pontifical

pontific fury

Source: Wiktionary


Pon*tif"ic, a. Etym: [Cf. L. pontificius.]

1. Relating to, or consisting of, pontiffs or priests. "The pontific college with their augurs and flamens." Milton.

2. Of or pertaining to the pope; papal. Shenstone.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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