POPISHLY

popishly

(adverb) like the Pope; in a popish manner

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

popishly (comparative more popishly, superlative most popishly)

In a popish way.

Anagrams

• shoppily

Source: Wiktionary


POPISH

Pop"ish, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to the pope; taught or ordained by the pope; hence, of or pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church; -- often used opprobriously.

– Pop"ish*ly, adv.

– Pop"ish*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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