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

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.
William Butler Yeats