- pontifically
- adverb see pontifical II
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Pontifically — Pon*tif ic*al*ly, adv. In a pontifical manner. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pontifically — pontifical ► ADJECTIVE 1) papal. 2) characterized by a pompous air of infallibility. DERIVATIVES pontifically adverb … English terms dictionary
pontifically — See pontifical. * * * … Universalium
pontifically — adverb in a pontifical manner; whilst pontificating … Wiktionary
pontifically — pÉ‘n tɪfɪklɪ /pÉ’n adv. authoritatively; arrogantly, self righteously; by the Pope … English contemporary dictionary
pontifically — pon·tif·i·cal·ly … English syllables
pontifically — adverb see pontifical I … Useful english dictionary
pontifical — pontifically, adv. /pon tif i keuhl/, adj. 1. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a pontiff; papal. 2. pompous, dogmatic, or pretentious: to resent someone s pontifical manner. n. 3. (in the Western Church) a book containing the forms for the … Universalium
Abbot — • A title given to the superior of a community of twelve or more monks Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Abbot Abbot † … Catholic encyclopedia
pontifical — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Medieval Latin pontificale, from neuter of pontificalis Date: 14th century 1. episcopal attire; specifically the insignia of the episcopal order worn by a prelate when celebrating a… … New Collegiate Dictionary
