Associations to the word «Popish»

Wiktionary

POPISH, adjective. (derogatory) of or pertaining to Roman Catholicism
POPISH, adjective. (derogatory) acting like, or holding beliefs similar to, the pope.

Dictionary definition

POPISH, adjective. Of or relating to or supporting Romanism; "the Roman Catholic Church".

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope