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popish
[ poh-pish ]
/ ˈpoʊ pɪʃ /
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adjective Disparaging.
of, relating to, or characteristic of the Roman Catholic Church.
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historical usage of popish
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British Dictionary definitions for popish
popish
/ (ˈpəʊpɪʃ) /
adjective
derogatory belonging to or characteristic of Roman Catholicism
Derived forms of popish
popishly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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