papistic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or relating to or supporting Romanism
    Roman Catholic; papist; popish; romish; R.C.; papistical; Roman; Romanist.
    • the Roman Catholic Church

WordNet

Pa*pis"tic, Pa*pis"tic*al adjective (Also<
  • Papistic
  • Papistical
)
Etymology
Cf. F. papistique.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to the Church of Rome and its doctrines and ceremonies; pertaining to popery; popish; -- used disparagingly. "The old papistic worship." T. Warton. -- Pa*pis"tic*al*ly, adv.

Webster 1913