popish
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- popishly adverb
- popishness noun
Etymology
Origin of popish
Example Sentences
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Catholic rites are no longer despised as "popish idolatry." and Protestants often visit Catholic churches "to see how the liturgy is to be performed."
From Time Magazine Archive
But councils and bishops are quick to recall Martin Luther's admonition to his followers in Wittenberg not to flee popish pressure but stand their ground.
From Time Magazine Archive
By the time President John Leverett took office in 1708, the college press had come under fire for printing a "popish" book, Thomas a Kempis' Imitation of Christ.
From Time Magazine Archive
Advent, writes Mrs. Berger, is the time to begin to "stir up your plum puddings," which were sometimes regarded as "popish" puddings in Cromwell's 17th Century England.
From Time Magazine Archive
In the Rubric, the words "Remission of sins" were added by the Hampton Court Conference in 1604, to meet the objection that the word Absolution was popish.
From The Church Handy Dictionary by Anonymous
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