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Webster 1913 Edition
Popish
Pop′ish
,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.
– Pop′ish-ly
, adv.
Pop′ish-ness
, Noun.
Webster 1828 Edition
Popish
PO'PISH
,Adj.
Definition 2024
popish
popish
English
Adjective
popish
- (derogatory) of or pertaining to Roman Catholicism
- Bishop Joseph Hall
- I do, therefore, much blame the petulcity of whatsoever author, that should dare to impute a Popish affection to him […]
- Bishop Joseph Hall
- (derogatory) acting like, or holding beliefs similar to, the pope.
Synonyms
- Catholic (neutral)
- papal (neutral)
- papist (derogatory)
- Roman Catholic (neutral)
- Romish (derogatory)