papist

noun, pa·pist often capitalized \ˈpā-pist\

Definition of PAPIST

usually disparaging

— papist adjective, usually disparaging

Middle French or New Latin; Middle French papiste, from pape pope; New Latin papista, from Late Latin papa pope

First Known Use: 1534

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