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papistry

[ pey-puh-stree ]

/ ˈpeɪ pə stri /

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noun Disparaging.

the Roman Catholic Church.

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Origin of papistry

First recorded in 1540–50; papist + -ry

historical usage of papistry

See papist.

Words nearby papistry

papillote, Papinian, papism, papist, papistical, papistry, papoose, papoose-root, papovavirus, Papp, pappadam

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How to use papistry in a sentence

Some said, "Others sned the branches of the Papistry, but he strikes at the root, to destroy the whole."
The History of the Reformation of Religion in Scotland|John Knox
Above all others, it was most offensive that the Queen was accused as if she would raise up Papists and Papistry again.
The History of the Reformation of Religion in Scotland|John Knox
As for me, I have been hauled before the courts on a charge of Papistry.
London|Walter Besant
Papistry and a loyal love for the Old Faith seemed to be as strong in her candid eyes as it was implicit in her name.
The Fifth Queen|Ford Madox Ford

He made it plain that he was engaged in a war against papistry, and he asked George White-field, then in America, for a motto.
American Sketches|Charles Whibley