papism

[ pey-piz-uhm ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Disparaging.

Origin of papism¹

From the Middle French word papisme, dating back to 1540–50. See pope, -ism

This tale serves as an additional means of recognizing the descent of Papism from Buddhism.

Papism sought to stop me in the discharge of my duty, and you see what has happened to it; and still worse will happen.

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

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