popish Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective of or relating to or supporting Romanism
Roman Catholic; papist; papistic; romish; R.C.; papistical; Roman; Romanist.
- the Roman Catholic Church
WordNet
Pop"ish adjective
Definitions
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 , n.