POPERY

popery, papism

(noun) offensive terms for the practices and rituals of the Roman Catholic Church

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

popery (countable and uncountable, plural poperies)

(usually, derogatory, Christianity) The teachings, practices and accoutrements of the Roman Catholic Church.

Anagrams

• pyrope, yopper

Source: Wiktionary


Pop"er*y, n.

Definition: The religion of the Roman Catholic Church, comprehending doctrines and practices; -- generally used in an opprobrious sense.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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