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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