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Webster 1913 Edition


Popery

Pop′er-y

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

Webster 1828 Edition


Popery

PO'PERY

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Noun.
The religion of the church of Rome, comprehending doctrines and practices.

Definition 2024


popery

popery

English

Noun

popery (countable and uncountable, plural poperies)

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

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