Popish

//ˈpoʊpɪʃ//

Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

The word "popish" can be used as adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

popishly popishness semipopish

Derived From

Context

derogatory used by early protestants

Related Terms

Orangey Prod Proddy pope popess

Related Terms

pope roman catholicism

Synonym Network

catholic papal papist roman roman catholic romish

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