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POPEDOM
Etymology
Noun
popedom (plural popedoms)
The jurisdiction of the pope.
The place, office, or dignity of the pope; papal dignity.
Source: Wiktionary
Pope"dom, n. Etym: [AS. papedom.]
1. The place, office, or dignity of the pope; papal dignity. Shak.
2. The jurisdiction of the pope.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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