adj. Being of or connected with the Roman Catholic faith.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Of or pertaining to popery or the papal system; of, pertaining to, or adherent to the Church of Rome and its doctrines, ceremonies, traditions, etc.; popish: commonly used opprobriously.
Synonyms See papal.
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adj. of or relating to or supporting Romanism
Word Usage
"The followers of Archbishop Laud, who supported Charles I, had reintroduced papistical ceremonies."