Papist

[peipist]

Definition

(noun.) an offensive term for Roman Catholics; originally, a Roman Catholic who was a strong advocate of the papacy.

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Definition

(n.) A Roman catholic; one who adheres to the Church of Rome and the authority of the pope; -- an offensive designation applied to Roman Catholics by their opponents.

Checker: Wayne

Definition

n. an adherent of the Pope: a name slightingly given to a Roman Catholic—(prov.) Pā′pish Pā′pisher.—n. Pā′pism popery.—adjs. Pāpist′ic -al pertaining to popery or to the Church of Rome its doctrines &c.—adv. Pāpist′ically.—n. Pā′pistry popery.

Editor: Lyle