popish

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English

Etymology

pope +‎ -ish

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 348: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈpəʊpɪʃ/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 348: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. enPR: pōʹpĭsh, IPA(key): /ˈpoʊpɪʃ/

Adjective

popish

  1. (derogatory, used by early Protestants) of or pertaining to Roman Catholicism
    • (Can we date this quote by Bishop Joseph Hall and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)
      I do, therefore, much blame the petulcity of whatsoever author, that should dare to impute a Popish affection to him […]
  2. (derogatory) acting like, or holding beliefs similar to, the pope.

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