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Webster 1913 Edition


Popish

Pop′ish

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Adj.
Of or pertaining to the pope; taught or ordained by the pope; hence, of or pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church; – often used opprobriously.
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Pop′ish-ly
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adv.
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Pop′ish-ness
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Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition


Popish

PO'PISH

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Adj.
Relating to the pope; taught by the pope; pertaining to the pope or to the church of Rome; as popish tenets or ceremonies.