Papist

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:48:02

Pa"pist (?), n. [F. papiste. See Pape, Pope.]

A Roman catholic; one who adheres to the Church of Rome and the authority of the pope; -- an offensive designation applied to Roman Catholics by their opponents.

 

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