Papish

/ˈpeɪpɪʃ/ adj, noun

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Definitions

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

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

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

Example

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

Etymology

From alteration of papist.

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