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Webster 1913 Edition


Pontific

Pon-tif′ic

,
Adj.
[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.

Webster 1828 Edition


Pontific

PONTIF'IC

,
Adj.
Relating to priests; popish.