Associations to the word «Popish»
Noun
Adjective
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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
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.