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Papish

//ˈpeɪpɪʃ// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Roman Catholic. Ireland, Scotland, derogatory
Noun
  1. 1
    A Roman Catholic. Ireland, Scotland, derogatory

    "‘But how can he have any right to make us papishes?’ says the landlord."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From alteration of papist.

Etymology 2

From alteration of papist.

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