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Definition of Papist
1. Noun. An offensive term for Roman Catholics; originally, a Roman Catholic who was a strong advocate of the papacy.
Generic synonyms: Roman Catholic
Derivative terms: Papism, Papistic, Papistical
2. Adjective. Of or relating to or supporting Romanism. "The Roman Catholic Church"
Partainyms: Romanism, Romanism, Romanism, Romanism, Romanism
Definition of Papist
1. n. 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.
Definition of Papist
1. Noun. (derogatory Christianity) Used by some Protestants in referring to Roman Catholics, whose loyalties are seen to be with the papacy in Rome. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Papist
1. a follower of the pope [n -S]
Medical Definition of Papist
1. 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. Origin: F. Papiste. See Pape, Pope. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Papist
Literary usage of Papist
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the High Court of Chancery: And of by William Peere Williams, Great Britain Court of Chancery, Great Britain Court of King's Bench (1826)
"By the statute of 11 & 12 W. 3. against the growth of Popery, a papist under
eighteen is ... 4. a papist is disabled not only from purchasing lands himself, ..."
2. Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the High Court of Chancery: And of by Great Britain Court of Chancery, Great Britain Court of King's Bench (1826)
"3. against the growth of Popery, a papist under eighteen is disabled to take only
till ... 4. a papist is disabled not only from purchasing lands himself, ..."
3. English Prose: Selections by Henry Craik (1894)
"For the papist, judging by his principles, punishes them who believe not as the
church ... The papist exacts our belief as to the church due above scripture ..."
4. The History of the Rise, Increase, and Progress of the Christian People by William Sewel (1844)
"Gì Fox hearing this, said, ' Art thou a papist ? what ! a papist informer ?
For two hundred years ago there was no other public profession of religion but ..."
5. English Prose: Selections with Critical Introductions by Various Writers and by Henry Craik (1920)
"For the papist, judging by his principles, punishes them who believe not as the
church ... The papist exacts our belief as to the church due above scripture ..."
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