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papistry

[ pey-puh-stree ]

noun

, Disparaging.
  1. the Roman Catholic Church.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of papistry1

First recorded in 1540–50; papist + -ry

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Example Sentences

Some said, "Others sned the branches of the Papistry, but he strikes at the root, to destroy the whole."

Above all others, it was most offensive that the Queen was accused as if she would raise up Papists and Papistry again.

As for me, I have been hauled before the courts on a charge of Papistry.

Papistry and a loyal love for the Old Faith seemed to be as strong in her candid eyes as it was implicit in her name.

He made it plain that he was engaged in a war against papistry, and he asked George White-field, then in America, for a motto.

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