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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

Synonyms

All synonyms

apostolicpontificalpopishroman catholicromish

Example

More examples

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

Etymology

From alteration of papist.

Related phrases

roman catholic

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